Efrem Zimbalist Jr. to be the next James Bond?

So, why not a 106-year-old James Bond from United States?

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Is Zimbalist Jr. 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 Efrem Zimbalist Jr..

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 Los Angeles wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Efrem Zimbalist Jr. become the Seventh James Bond?

Zimbalist Jr.’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Hot Shots! (1991), The F.B.I. (1965-1974) and 77 Sunset Strip (1958-1964). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Zimbalist Jr. now is – what next?

Three reasons Efrem Zimbalist Jr. 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 106-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Zimbalist Jr..
  3. It would give Efrem Zimbalist Jr. a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Zimbalist Jr. 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 Efrem Zimbalist Jr. for James Bond.

“His name is Zimbalist Jr.. Efrem Zimbalist Jr.!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) February 22, 2025
“He was perfect as Stuart Bailey in 77 Sunset Strip, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) February 22, 2025
“An American 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: Zimbalist Jr. has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) February 22, 2025

Rumors about Efrem Zimbalist Jr. 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 Efrem Zimbalist Jr. should be the next James Bond?

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