Robert Carlyle to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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Is Robert Carlyle set to be the next James Bond?

Is Carlyle 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 Robert Carlyle.

UPDATE 02/11/2024 : 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 Edinburgh wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Robert Carlyle become the Seventh James Bond?

Carlyle’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Stargate Universe (2009-2011), 28 Weeks Later (2007) and The Beach (2000). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Carlyle now is – what next?

Three reasons Robert Carlyle 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 Robert Carlyle?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Carlyle.
  3. It would give Robert Carlyle a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Carlyle 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 Robert Carlyle for James Bond.

“His name is Carlyle. Robert Carlyle!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) November 1, 2024
“He was perfect as Don in 28 Weeks Later, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) November 1, 2024
“A 63-year-old James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) November 1, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Carlyle has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) November 1, 2024

Rumors about Robert Carlyle 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 Robert Carlyle should be the next James Bond?

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