James Cromwell to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 86-year-old James Bond from United States?

Is Cromwell set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in March 2026. One of the names who keeps cropping up is James Cromwell.

UPDATE 24/04/2026 : 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 James Cromwell become the Seventh James Bond?

Cromwell’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Halt and Catch Fire (2015-2015), Boardwalk Empire (2010-2014) and The Artist (2011). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Cromwell now is – what next?

Three reasons James Cromwell 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 86-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Cromwell.
  3. It would give James Cromwell a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Cromwell. James Cromwell!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 23, 2026
“He was perfect as Warden Hal Moores in The Green Mile, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 23, 2026
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 23, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Cromwell has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 23, 2026

Rumors about James Cromwell 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 James Cromwell should be the next James Bond?

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