Mark Boone Junior to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 69-year-old James Bond from United States?

Is Boone 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 Mark Boone Junior.

UPDATE 24/04/2024 : 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 Mark Boone Junior become the Seventh James Bond?

Boone’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Birth of a Nation (2016), Sons of Anarchy (2008-2014) and Batman Begins (2005). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Boone now is – what next?

Three reasons Mark Boone Junior 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 69-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Boone.
  3. It would give Mark Boone Junior a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

Twitter was flooded again Tuesday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want Mark Boone Junior for James Bond.

“His name is Boone. Mark Boone Junior!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 23, 2024
“He was perfect as Detective Whitworth in 2 Fast 2 Furious, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 23, 2024
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 23, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Boone has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 23, 2024

Rumors about Mark Boone Junior 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 Mark Boone Junior should be the next James Bond?

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