Patrick Duffy to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 75-year-old James Bond from United States?
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Is Duffy 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 Patrick Duffy.

UPDATE 24/11/2024 : 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 Patrick Duffy become the Seventh James Bond?

Duffy’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Dallas (1978-) and The Bold and the Beautiful (2006-2011). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Duffy now is – what next?

Three reasons Patrick Duffy 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 75-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Duffy.
  3. It would give Patrick Duffy a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Duffy. Patrick Duffy!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) November 23, 2024
“He was perfect as Stephen Logan in The Bold and the Beautiful, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) November 23, 2024
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) November 23, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Duffy has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) November 23, 2024

Rumors about Patrick Duffy 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 Patrick Duffy should be the next James Bond?

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