Scott Adkins to be the next James Bond?

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Is Adkins 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 Scott Adkins.

UPDATE 04/11/2024 : 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 in London wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Scott Adkins become the Seventh James Bond?

Adkins’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Doctor Strange (2016), Boyka: Undisputed (2016) and The Legend of Hercules (2014). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Adkins now is – what next?

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

This 'Adkins 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 Scott Adkins for James Bond.

“His name is Adkins. Scott Adkins!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) November 3, 2024
“He was perfect as King Amphitryon in The Legend of Hercules, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) November 3, 2024
“A 48-year-old James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) November 3, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Adkins has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) November 3, 2024

Rumors about Scott Adkins 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 Scott Adkins should be the next James Bond?

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