Dougray Scott to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Edinburgh
Last updated on May 4, 2025

Is Dougray Scott set to be the next James Bond?

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Is Scott set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in April 2025. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Dougray Scott.

UPDATE 04/05/2025 : 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 Edinburgh wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Dougray Scott become the Seventh James Bond?

Scott’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in My Week with Marilyn (2011), Mission: Impossible II (2000) and Love in Paris (1997). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Scott now is – what next?

Three reasons Dougray Scott 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 Dougray Scott?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Scott.
It would give Dougray Scott a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Scott 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 Dougray Scott for James Bond.

“His name is Scott. Dougray Scott!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) May 3, 2025

“He was perfect as Sean Ambrose in Mission: Impossible II, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) May 3, 2025

“A 59-year-old James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) May 3, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Scott has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) May 3, 2025

Rumors about Dougray Scott 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 Dougray Scott should be the next James Bond?