Luigi Lo Cascio to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 57-year-old James Bond from Italy?

Is Lo Cascio set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in November 2024. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Luigi Lo Cascio.

UPDATE 23/12/2024 : 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 Rome wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Luigi Lo Cascio become the Seventh James Bond?

Lo Cascio’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in One Hundred Steps (2000). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Lo Cascio now is – what next?

Three reasons Luigi Lo Cascio 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 57-year-old Italian?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Lo Cascio.
  3. It would give Luigi Lo Cascio a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

Twitter was flooded again Sunday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want Luigi Lo Cascio for James Bond.

“His name is Lo Cascio. Luigi Lo Cascio!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) December 22, 2024
“He was perfect as Peppino Impastato in One Hundred Steps, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) December 22, 2024
“An Italian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) December 22, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Lo Cascio has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) December 22, 2024

Rumors about Luigi Lo Cascio 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 Luigi Lo Cascio should be the next James Bond?

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