Matteo Guidicelli to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 34-year-old James Bond from Philippines?

Is Guidicelli 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 Matteo Guidicelli.

UPDATE 21/11/2024 : 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 Manila wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Matteo Guidicelli become the Seventh James Bond?

Guidicelli’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Catch Me, I'm in Love (2011). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Guidicelli now is – what next?

Three reasons Matteo Guidicelli 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 34-year-old Filipino?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Guidicelli.
  3. It would give Matteo Guidicelli a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

Twitter was flooded again Wednesday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want Matteo Guidicelli for James Bond.

“His name is Guidicelli. Matteo Guidicelli!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) November 20, 2024
“He was perfect as Vitto in Catch Me, I'm in Love, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) November 20, 2024
“A Filipino James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) November 20, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Guidicelli has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) November 20, 2024

Rumors about Matteo Guidicelli 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 Matteo Guidicelli should be the next James Bond?

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