Stephen Rea to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 77-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 March 2024. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Stephen Rea.

UPDATE 23/04/2024 : 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 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 77-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 Monday 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) April 22, 2024
“He was perfect as Eric Finch in V for Vendetta, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 22, 2024
“An Irish James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 22, 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) April 22, 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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