Mahershala Ali to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
  • Washington
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So, why not a 50-year-old James Bond from United States?

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

UPDATE 04/11/2024 : 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 Mahershala Ali become the Seventh James Bond?

Ali’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Moonlight (2016), The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 (2015) and The Hunger Games Saga (2014-2015). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Ali now is – what next?

Three reasons Mahershala Ali 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 50-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Ali.
  3. It would give Mahershala Ali a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Ali 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 Mahershala Ali for James Bond.

“His name is Ali. Mahershala Ali!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) November 3, 2024
“He was perfect as Boggs in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) November 3, 2024
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) November 3, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Ali has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) November 3, 2024

Rumors about Mahershala Ali 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 Mahershala Ali should be the next James Bond?

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