Paul Giamatti to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 57-year-old James Bond from United States?
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Is Giamatti 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 Paul Giamatti.

UPDATE 23/11/2024 : 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 Paul Giamatti become the Seventh James Bond?

Giamatti’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Straight Outta Compton (2015), The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014) and 12 Years a Slave (2013). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Giamatti now is – what next?

Three reasons Paul Giamatti 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 57-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Giamatti.
  3. It would give Paul Giamatti a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Giamatti. Paul Giamatti!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) November 22, 2024
“He was perfect as The Rhino (Aleksei Sytsevich) in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) November 22, 2024
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) November 22, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Giamatti has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) November 22, 2024

Rumors about Paul Giamatti 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 Paul Giamatti should be the next James Bond?

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