Haluk Bilginer to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Ankara
Last updated on March 18, 2025

So, why not a 70-year-old James Bond from Turkey?

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

UPDATE 18/03/2025 : 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 Ankara wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Haluk Bilginer become the Seventh James Bond?

Bilginer’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Ben-Hur (2016) and Winter Sleep (2014). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Bilginer now is – what next?

Three reasons Haluk Bilginer 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 70-year-old Turkish?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Bilginer.
It would give Haluk Bilginer a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Bilginer. Haluk Bilginer!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) March 17, 2025

“He was perfect as Aydın in Winter Sleep, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) March 17, 2025

“A Turkish James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) March 17, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Bilginer has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) March 17, 2025

Rumors about Haluk Bilginer 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 Haluk Bilginer should be the next James Bond?