Thomas Haden Church to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
  • Washington
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So, why not a 64-year-old James Bond from United States?

Is Church 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 Thomas Haden Church.

UPDATE 04/11/2024 : 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 Thomas Haden Church become the Seventh James Bond?

Church’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Killer Joe (2011), Easy A (2010) and Spider-Man 3 (2007). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Church now is – what next?

Three reasons Thomas Haden Church 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 64-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Church.
  3. It would give Thomas Haden Church a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

Twitter was flooded again Sunday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want Thomas Haden Church for James Bond.

“His name is Church. Thomas Haden Church!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) November 3, 2024
“He was perfect as Jack Griffith in Easy A, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) November 3, 2024
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) November 3, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Church has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) November 3, 2024

Rumors about Thomas Haden Church 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 Thomas Haden Church should be the next James Bond?

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