Boman Irani to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 66-year-old James Bond from India?
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Is Irani set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in May 2026. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Boman Irani.

UPDATE 31/05/2026 : 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 New Delhi wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Boman Irani become the Seventh James Bond?

Irani’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Cocktail (2012), Housefull 2 (2012) and Don 2 (2011). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Irani now is – what next?

Three reasons Boman Irani 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 66-year-old Indian?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Irani.
  3. It would give Boman Irani a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Irani 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 Boman Irani for James Bond.

“His name is Irani. Boman Irani!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) May 30, 2026
“He was perfect as Randhir "Randy" Kapoor in Cocktail, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) May 30, 2026
“An Indian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) May 30, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Irani has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) May 30, 2026

Rumors about Boman Irani 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 Boman Irani should be the next James Bond?

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