Jim Belushi to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Washington
Last updated on May 12, 2025

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

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Is Belushi 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 Jim Belushi.

UPDATE 12/05/2025 : 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 Jim Belushi become the Seventh James Bond?

Belushi’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Wonder Wheel (2017), Undrafted (2016) and The Ghost Writer (2010). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Belushi now is – what next?

Three reasons Jim Belushi 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 American?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Belushi.
It would give Jim Belushi a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Belushi. Jim Belushi!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) May 11, 2025

“He was perfect as Jim in According to Jim, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) May 11, 2025

“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) May 11, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Belushi has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) May 11, 2025

Rumors about Jim Belushi 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 Jim Belushi should be the next James Bond?