Malcolm-Jamal Warner to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
  • Washington
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So, why not a 54-year-old James Bond from United States?

Is Warner 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 Malcolm-Jamal Warner.

UPDATE 02/11/2024 : 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 Malcolm-Jamal Warner become the Seventh James Bond?

Warner’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Cosby Show (1984-1992) and Suits (2011-). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Warner now is – what next?

Three reasons Malcolm-Jamal Warner 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 54-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Warner.
  3. It would give Malcolm-Jamal Warner a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

Twitter was flooded again Friday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want Malcolm-Jamal Warner for James Bond.

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

Rumors about Malcolm-Jamal Warner 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 Malcolm-Jamal Warner should be the next James Bond?

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