Lou Diamond Phillips to be the next James Bond?

So, why not a 62-year-old James Bond from United States?

Is Phillips set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in March 2024. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Lou Diamond Phillips.

UPDATE 26/04/2024 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Every man, at some point in his life, wishes he could be James Bond. And with the news that Daniel Craig may well be out as 007, there are a whole bunch of actors from London to Los Angeles wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Lou Diamond Phillips become the Seventh James Bond?

Phillips’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Stargate Universe (2009-2011), Numb3rs (2005-2010) and La Bamba (1987). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Phillips now is – what next?

Three reasons Lou Diamond Phillips would be good for the James Bond franchise

  1. It would clarify that Bond is a rotating identity: If M can be a woman, why can't James Bond be a 62-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Phillips.
  3. It would give Lou Diamond Phillips a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Phillips To Play James Bond' Rumor had the internet in a frenzy

Twitter was flooded again Thursday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want Lou Diamond Phillips for James Bond.

“His name is Phillips. Lou Diamond Phillips!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 25, 2024
“He was perfect as Ritchie Valens in La Bamba, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 25, 2024
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 25, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Phillips has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 25, 2024

Rumors about Lou Diamond Phillips stepping into the role's next iteration have been floating about for a while now. He is characterized by being smooth, slick, handsome, rugged and charming. These are definitely the characteristics needed to play James Bond. Don’t you agree?

Do you think Lou Diamond Phillips should be the next James Bond?

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