Morris Chestnut to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 55-year-old James Bond from United States?

Is Chestnut 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 Morris Chestnut.

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 Morris Chestnut become the Seventh James Bond?

Chestnut’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Rosewood (2015-2017), Nurse Jackie (2013-2015) and Kick-Ass 2 (2013). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Chestnut now is – what next?

Three reasons Morris Chestnut 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 55-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Chestnut.
  3. It would give Morris Chestnut a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Chestnut 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 Morris Chestnut for James Bond.

“His name is Chestnut. Morris Chestnut!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) November 20, 2024
“He was perfect as Dr. Ike Prentiss in Nurse Jackie, 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: Chestnut has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) November 20, 2024

Rumors about Morris Chestnut 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 Morris Chestnut should be the next James Bond?

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