Stephen Rea to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 78-year-old James Bond from Northern Ireland?
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Is Rea 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 Rea.

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 from London to Belfast wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Stephen Rea become the Seventh James Bond?

Rea’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Underworld: Awakening (2012), V for Vendetta (2005) and Breakfast on Pluto (2005). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Rea now is – what next?

Three reasons Stephen Rea 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 78-year-old Irish?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Rea.
  3. It would give Stephen Rea a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Rea 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 Rea for James Bond.

“His name is Rea. Stephen Rea!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) December 21, 2024
“He was perfect as Doctor Jacob Lane in Underworld: Awakening, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) December 21, 2024
“An Irish 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: Rea has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) December 21, 2024

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

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