Stephen Fry to be the next James Bond?

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Is Fry 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 Stephen Fry.

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 in London wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Stephen Fry become the Seventh James Bond?

Fry’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in 24 (Live Another Day) (2014-2014), The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) and Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Fry now is – what next?

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

This 'Fry 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 Stephen Fry for James Bond.

“His name is Fry. Stephen Fry!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) December 21, 2024
“He was perfect as Gordon Deitrich in V for Vendetta, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) December 21, 2024
“A 67-year-old 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: Fry has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) December 21, 2024

Rumors about Stephen Fry 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 Stephen Fry should be the next James Bond?

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