Wes Bentley to be the next James Bond?

So, why not a 46-year-old James Bond from United States?

Is Bentley 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 Wes Bentley.

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 Los Angeles wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Wes Bentley become the Seventh James Bond?

Bentley’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Pete's Dragon (2016), We Are Your Friends (2015) and Interstellar (2014). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Bentley now is – what next?

Three reasons Wes Bentley 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 46-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Bentley.
  3. It would give Wes Bentley a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Bentley 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 Wes Bentley for James Bond.

“His name is Bentley. Wes Bentley!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) December 21, 2024
“He was perfect as Ricky Fitts in American Beauty, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) December 21, 2024
“An American 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: Bentley has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) December 21, 2024

Rumors about Wes Bentley 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 Wes Bentley should be the next James Bond?

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