Konstantin Kryukov to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 40-year-old James Bond from Russia?

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

UPDATE 02/04/2025 : 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 Moscow wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Konstantin Kryukov become the Seventh James Bond?

Kryukov’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The 9th Company (2005). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Kryukov now is – what next?

Three reasons Konstantin Kryukov 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 40-year-old Russian?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Kryukov.
  3. It would give Konstantin Kryukov a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Kryukov. Konstantin Kryukov!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 1, 2025
“He was perfect as Dzhokonda in The 9th Company, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 1, 2025
“A Russian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 1, 2025
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Kryukov has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 1, 2025

Rumors about Konstantin Kryukov 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 Konstantin Kryukov should be the next James Bond?

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