Robert Townsend to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 67-year-old James Bond from United States?

Is Townsend 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 Townsend.

UPDATE 25/11/2024 : 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 Robert Townsend become the Seventh James Bond?

Townsend’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Five Heartbeats (1991) and Hollywood Shuffle (1987). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Townsend now is – what next?

Three reasons Robert Townsend 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 67-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Townsend.
  3. It would give Robert Townsend a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

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

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

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