Michael Jai White to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 53-year-old James Bond from United States?

Is White set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in July 2021. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Michael Jai White.

UPDATE 03/08/2021 : 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 Michael Jai White become the Seventh James Bond?

White’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Blood and Bone (2009), The Dark Knight (2008) and Kill Bill: Volume 2 (2004). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for White now is – what next?

Three reasons Michael Jai White 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 53-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as White.
  3. It would give Michael Jai White a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'White 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 Michael Jai White for James Bond.

“His name is White. Michael Jai White!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) August 2, 2021
“He was perfect as Isaiah Bone in Blood and Bone, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) August 2, 2021
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) August 2, 2021
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: White has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) August 2, 2021

Rumors about Michael Jai White 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 Michael Jai White should be the next James Bond?

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