Garrett Hedlund to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Washington
Last updated on May 11, 2025

So, why not a 40-year-old James Bond from United States?

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Is Hedlund 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 Garrett Hedlund.

UPDATE 11/05/2025 : 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 Los Angeles wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Garrett Hedlund become the Seventh James Bond?

Hedlund’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Unbroken (2014), Inside Llewyn Davis (2013) and On the Road (2012). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Hedlund now is – what next?

Three reasons Garrett Hedlund 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 40-year-old American?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Hedlund.
It would give Garrett Hedlund a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Hedlund 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 Garrett Hedlund for James Bond.

“His name is Hedlund. Garrett Hedlund!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) May 10, 2025

“He was perfect as LCDR John Fitzgerald in Unbroken, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) May 10, 2025

“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) May 10, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Hedlund has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) May 10, 2025

Rumors about Garrett Hedlund 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 Garrett Hedlund should be the next James Bond?