Latest internet rumours tip Ioan Gruffudd as James Bond #6 - again

18-Nov-2004 • Casino Royale

Internet film rumour site Moviehole today added yet another anonymous tip to the pile of next James Bond rumours. Ioan Gruffudd is hardly a new name to the gaggle of potential 007's though. He was first rumoured for the role back in July this year, and has even talked about how he would take on the role himself.

The site claims "Forget McGregor, forget Law, forget Paul (oh, you've already forgotten him?)....A top industry source - who must remain anonymous - tells us that EON are only considering 'one' man for the 007 gig at this stage. ..."Ioan Gruffudd. Trust me"

It goes on, "Ioan Gruffudd?. Yep, Mr Fantastic could very well be in deep-deep-deep (any deeper and he'd be swallowing chlorine) talks for the role of the next Bond. Naturally, others may float into the mix, but at the moment, he's the only guy that EON are seriously considering for the role. "

Gruffudd's credits include "King Arthur", in which he played Lancelot, and the upcoming "Fantastic Four" playing the aforesaid Mr Fantastic/Reed Richards. He made a name for himself though as the star of the "Horatio Hornblower" telemovies.

MI6 Rumour Rating: Always be skeptical of anonymous sources, especially ones claiming to be from the top.

Thanks to `Ben` for the alert.