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House of Roberts

(6,635 posts) Fri May 15, 2026, 07:32 PM Friday

Auditions have begun for choosing the next James Bond.

I'm not in the loop on younger actors these days. Who should they pick?

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Auditions have begun for choosing the next James Bond. (Original Post) House of Roberts Friday OP

Hyun Bin blm Friday #1

That would rile up some people, but fine by me. He's a good looking young man. hlthe2b Friday #2

Early forties, so just the right age. blm Friday #4

Ah, but can he pull off a British accent? House of Roberts Friday #5

I've been pretty busy this week. I might have some time to go in next week. NT mahatmakanejeeves Friday #3

I always thought John Abraham would be good in the role. Midnight Writer Friday #6

Putin's about to lose his job. Seems to fit. usonian Friday #7

JAMES BOND Lemon Lyman Saturday #8

blm

(114,763 posts)

1. Hyun Bin

Reply to House of Roberts (Original post)

Fri May 15, 2026, 07:34 PM

Friday

https://metro.style/metro-style/fashion/2025/7/3/hyun-bin-is-coming-to-solaire-resort-1546

George Clooney And Hyun Bin Take The Lead For Omega Speedmaster ’57 Collection

hlthe2b

(114,688 posts)

2. That would rile up some people, but fine by me. He's a good looking young man.

Reply to blm (Reply #1)

Fri May 15, 2026, 07:38 PM

Friday

blm

(114,763 posts)

4. Early forties, so just the right age.

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #2)

Fri May 15, 2026, 07:52 PM

Friday

South Korean actor Hyun Bin kicks off his ambassadorial duties with Omega with his first Omega Speedmaster ’57 campaign alongside George Clooney, celebrating the 65th anniversary of the Speedmaster collection.

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House of Roberts

(6,635 posts)

5. Ah, but can he pull off a British accent?

Reply to blm (Reply #4)

Fri May 15, 2026, 08:06 PM

Friday

James Bond's got to be British.

mahatmakanejeeves

(70,746 posts)

3. I've been pretty busy this week. I might have some time to go in next week. NT

Reply to House of Roberts (Original post)

Fri May 15, 2026, 07:47 PM

Friday

Midnight Writer

(25,751 posts)

6. I always thought John Abraham would be good in the role.

Reply to House of Roberts (Original post)

Fri May 15, 2026, 08:12 PM

Friday

I would take the job myself, but I am busy with other things, and my English accent is not the best.

usonian

(26,593 posts)

7. Putin's about to lose his job. Seems to fit.

Reply to House of Roberts (Original post)

Fri May 15, 2026, 08:52 PM

Friday

Lemon Lyman

(1,625 posts)

8. JAMES BOND

Reply to House of Roberts (Original post)

Sat May 16, 2026, 02:41 AM

Saturday

You should have gotten Idris Elba! I would see it never ending. My son and daughter agree with me.

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