Thomas Ian Nicholas to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 44-year-old James Bond from United States?

Is Nicholas 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 Thomas Ian Nicholas.

UPDATE 18/12/2024 : 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 Los Angeles wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Thomas Ian Nicholas become the Seventh James Bond?

Nicholas’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in American Pie (1999-2012) and (). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Nicholas now is – what next?

Three reasons Thomas Ian Nicholas 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 44-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Nicholas.
  3. It would give Thomas Ian Nicholas a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Nicholas. Thomas Ian Nicholas!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) December 17, 2024
“He was perfect as Kevin Myers in American Pie, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) December 17, 2024
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) December 17, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Nicholas has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) December 17, 2024

Rumors about Thomas Ian Nicholas 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 Ian Nicholas should be the next James Bond?

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