Michael Stuhlbarg to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
  • Washington
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So, why not a 56-year-old James Bond from United States?

Is Stuhlbarg 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 Michael Stuhlbarg.

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 Los Angeles wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Michael Stuhlbarg become the Seventh James Bond?

Stuhlbarg’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Call Me by Your Name (2017), Doctor Strange (2016) and Steve Jobs (2015). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Stuhlbarg now is – what next?

Three reasons Michael Stuhlbarg 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 56-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Stuhlbarg.
  3. It would give Michael Stuhlbarg a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Stuhlbarg 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 Michael Stuhlbarg for James Bond.

“His name is Stuhlbarg. Michael Stuhlbarg!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) November 20, 2024
“He was perfect as René Tabard in Hugo, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) November 20, 2024
“An American 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: Stuhlbarg has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) November 20, 2024

Rumors about Michael Stuhlbarg 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 Stuhlbarg should be the next James Bond?

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