Mark-Paul Gosselaar to be the next James Bond?

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

Is Gosselaar 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 Mark-Paul Gosselaar.

UPDATE 03/12/2024 : 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 Los Angeles wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Mark-Paul Gosselaar become the Seventh James Bond?

Gosselaar’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Happy Endings (2011-2013), Raising the Bar (2008-2009) and Commander in Chief (2005-2006). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Gosselaar now is – what next?

Three reasons Mark-Paul Gosselaar 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 Gosselaar.
  3. It would give Mark-Paul Gosselaar a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

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

Rumors about Mark-Paul Gosselaar 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-Paul Gosselaar should be the next James Bond?

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