Dan Aykroyd to be the next James Bond?
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Is Aykroyd set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in January 2025. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Dan Aykroyd.
UPDATE 23/02/2025 : 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 Ottawa wondering what they could bring to the role.
Could Dan Aykroyd become the Seventh James Bond?
Aykroyd’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Get on Up (2014), Pearl Harbor (2001) and Tommy Boy (1995). His commercial appeal is growing, too.
The question for Aykroyd now is – what next?
Three reasons Dan Aykroyd would be good for the James Bond franchise
- It would clarify that Bond is a rotating identity: If M can be a woman, why can't James Bond be a 72-year-old Canadian?
- No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Aykroyd.
- It would give Dan Aykroyd a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.
This 'Aykroyd 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 Dan Aykroyd for James Bond.
“His name is Aykroyd. Dan Aykroyd!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) February 22, 2025
“He was perfect as Dr. Raymond Stantz in Ghostbusters, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) February 22, 2025
“A Canadian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) February 22, 2025
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Aykroyd has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) February 22, 2025
Rumors about Dan Aykroyd 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 Dan Aykroyd should be the next James Bond?
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