Sam Heughan to be the next James Bond?

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Is Heughan set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in March 2024. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Sam Heughan.

UPDATE 25/04/2024 : 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 Sam Heughan become the Seventh James Bond?

Heughan’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Outlander (2014-). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Heughan now is – what next?

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

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

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

“His name is Heughan. Sam Heughan!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 24, 2024
“He was perfect as Jamie Fraser in Outlander, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 24, 2024
“A 43-year-old James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 24, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Heughan has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 24, 2024

Rumors about Sam Heughan 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 Sam Heughan should be the next James Bond?

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