Ted Levine to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 67-year-old James Bond from United States?
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Is Levine 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 Ted Levine.

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 Los Angeles wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Ted Levine become the Seventh James Bond?

Levine’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in American Gangster (2007), The Fast and the Furious (2001) and Wild Wild West (1999). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Levine now is – what next?

Three reasons Ted Levine 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 67-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Levine.
  3. It would give Ted Levine a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Levine 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 Ted Levine for James Bond.

“His name is Levine. Ted Levine!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) November 20, 2024
“He was perfect as General McGrath in Wild Wild West, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) November 20, 2024
“An American 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: Levine has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) November 20, 2024

Rumors about Ted Levine 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 Ted Levine should be the next James Bond?

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