Skandar Keynes to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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Is Skandar Keynes set to be the next James Bond?

Is Keynes 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 Skandar Keynes.

UPDATE 26/04/2024 : 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 in London wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Skandar Keynes become the Seventh James Bond?

Keynes’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Chronicles of Narnia (2005-2010). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Keynes now is – what next?

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

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

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

“His name is Keynes. Skandar Keynes!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 25, 2024
“He was perfect as Edmund Pevensie in The Chronicles of Narnia, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 25, 2024
“A 32-year-old James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 25, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Keynes has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 25, 2024

Rumors about Skandar Keynes 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 Skandar Keynes should be the next James Bond?

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