Gary Dourdan to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 59-year-old James Bond from United States?
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Is Dourdan 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 Gary Dourdan.

UPDATE 01/02/2026 : 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 Gary Dourdan become the Seventh James Bond?

Dourdan’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000-2009) and Alien Resurrection (1997). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Dourdan now is – what next?

Three reasons Gary Dourdan 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 59-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Dourdan.
  3. It would give Gary Dourdan a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Dourdan 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 Gary Dourdan for James Bond.

“His name is Dourdan. Gary Dourdan!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) January 31, 2026
“He was perfect as Warrick Brown in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) January 31, 2026
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) January 31, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Dourdan has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) January 31, 2026

Rumors about Gary Dourdan 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 Gary Dourdan should be the next James Bond?

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