Kim Coates to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 67-year-old James Bond from United States?
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Is Coates set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in November 2025. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Kim Coates.

UPDATE 27/12/2025 : 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 Kim Coates become the Seventh James Bond?

Coates’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Sons of Anarchy (2008-2014), Goon (2011) and Silent Hill (2006). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Coates now is – what next?

Three reasons Kim Coates 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 67-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Coates.
  3. It would give Kim Coates a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Coates. Kim Coates!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) December 26, 2025
“He was perfect in Bad Boys, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) December 26, 2025
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) December 26, 2025
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Coates has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) December 26, 2025

Rumors about Kim Coates 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 Kim Coates should be the next James Bond?

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