Shekhar Kapur wants John Abraham to be the next James Bond: ‘Why should Bond be white British?’ | |

Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur has cast John Abraham as the next James Bond, asking why 007 must remain a “white British man.” Speaking to Variety India, Kapur praised Abraham’s charisma and presence on screen, saying that he could provide an “amazing bond” if the producers dare to take on international money.

Among the ongoing speculations Daniel Craigsuccessor as 007, film producer Shekhar Kapur He believes that the discussion should not be limited to Britain, or even the West at large. According to Kapur, John Abraham he has the screen presence, the restraint, and the passion to reinvent Bond for a new generation, just as Craig reimagined Ian Fleming’s famous spy nearly two decades ago.

Shekhar Kapur on why Bond should show ‘global reality’

With the new search underway, Kapur feels that the franchise is getting the same. Speaking to Variety India, he said, “I read reports that Eon Productions is currently on the hunt for another actor to step into the tuxedo.” “And I thought to myself: Why does James Bond have to be a British white man? Why are we still bound by the post-colonial system? Why can’t the next iteration of the world’s greatest spy reflect our global reality? Why can’t he be Indian or Japanese?”.

Shekhar Kapur chooses John Abraham as his natural choice

For Kapur, John Abraham proved to be a natural choice. “When I ran for the international elections, John Abraham immediately enlightened me,” he said. “He naturally creates a rare, effortless cool. He is very calm, and every time he commands a frame on the screen, he is completely calm.”

Shekhar Kapur says John Abraham can give ‘phenomenal Bond’

According to the producer of the film, these qualities show what used to define Bond on the screen: not only to exist, but to be quiet, less self-confident. “If the producers have the courage to take on international money,” added Kapur, “John Abraham can deliver an amazing Bond.”