Selton Mello to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 51-year-old James Bond from Brazil?
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Is Mello 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 Selton Mello.

UPDATE 21/11/2024 : 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 Brasília wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Selton Mello become the Seventh James Bond?

Mello’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Clown (2011) and The Invisible Woman (2009). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Mello now is – what next?

Three reasons Selton Mello 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 51-year-old Brazilian?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Mello.
  3. It would give Selton Mello a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Mello 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 Selton Mello for James Bond.

“His name is Mello. Selton Mello!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) November 20, 2024
“He was perfect as Benjamin / Pangaré in The Clown, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) November 20, 2024
“A Brazilian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) November 20, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Mello has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) November 20, 2024

Rumors about Selton Mello 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 Selton Mello should be the next James Bond?

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