Paul Hogan to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 85-year-old James Bond from Australia?
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Is Hogan set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in November 2024. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Paul Hogan.

UPDATE 25/12/2024 : 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 Canberra wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Paul Hogan become the Seventh James Bond?

Hogan’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Crocodile Dundee (1986). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Hogan now is – what next?

Three reasons Paul Hogan 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 85-year-old Australian?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Hogan.
  3. It would give Paul Hogan a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Hogan. Paul Hogan!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) December 24, 2024
“He was perfect in Crocodile Dundee, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) December 24, 2024
“An Australian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) December 24, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Hogan has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) December 24, 2024

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

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