Ed Asner to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 96-year-old James Bond from United States?
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Is Asner set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in January 2026. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Ed Asner.

UPDATE 12/02/2026 : 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 Los Angeles wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Ed Asner become the Seventh James Bond?

Asner’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970-1977). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Asner now is – what next?

Three reasons Ed Asner 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 96-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Asner.
  3. It would give Ed Asner a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Asner To Play James Bond' Rumor had the internet in a frenzy

Twitter was flooded again Wednesday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want Ed Asner for James Bond.

“His name is Asner. Ed Asner!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) February 11, 2026
“He was perfect as Lou Grant in The Mary Tyler Moore Show, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) February 11, 2026
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) February 11, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Asner has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) February 11, 2026

Rumors about Ed Asner 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 Ed Asner should be the next James Bond?

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