Troye Sivan to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 29-year-old James Bond from South Africa?
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Is Troye Sivan 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 Troye Sivan.

UPDATE 22/12/2024 : 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 Pretoria wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Troye Sivan become the Seventh James Bond?

Troye Sivan’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Troye Sivan now is – what next?

Three reasons Troye Sivan 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 29-year-old South African?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Troye Sivan.
  3. It would give Troye Sivan a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

Twitter was flooded again Saturday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want Troye Sivan for James Bond.

“He was perfect as Young James Howlett in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) December 21, 2024
“A South African James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) December 21, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Troye Sivan has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) December 21, 2024

Rumors about Troye Sivan 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 Troye Sivan should be the next James Bond?

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