Tim Robbins to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 66-year-old James Bond from United States?
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Is Robbins 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 Tim Robbins.

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 Tim Robbins become the Seventh James Bond?

Robbins’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Thanks for Sharing (2012), City of Ember (2008) and Anchorman (2004). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Robbins now is – what next?

Three reasons Tim Robbins 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 66-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Robbins.
  3. It would give Tim Robbins a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Robbins 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 Tim Robbins for James Bond.

“His name is Robbins. Tim Robbins!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) November 20, 2024
“He was perfect as Ian Raymond in High Fidelity, 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: Robbins has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) November 20, 2024

Rumors about Tim Robbins 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 Tim Robbins should be the next James Bond?

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