Ryan Reynolds to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 48-year-old James Bond from Canada?
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Is Reynolds 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 Ryan Reynolds.

UPDATE 22/12/2024 : 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 Ottawa wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Ryan Reynolds become the Seventh James Bond?

Reynolds’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Deadpool (2016), The Proposal (2009) and X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Reynolds now is – what next?

Three reasons Ryan Reynolds 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 48-year-old Canadian?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Reynolds.
  3. It would give Ryan Reynolds a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Reynolds 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 Ryan Reynolds for James Bond.

“His name is Reynolds. Ryan Reynolds!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) December 21, 2024
“He was perfect as Michael Bergen in Two Guys and a Girl, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) December 21, 2024
“A Canadian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) December 21, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Reynolds has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) December 21, 2024

Rumors about Ryan Reynolds 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 Ryan Reynolds should be the next James Bond?

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