Matt Dillon to be the next James Bond?
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Is Dillon set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in January 2025. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Matt Dillon.
UPDATE 25/02/2025 : 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 Matt Dillon become the Seventh James Bond?
Dillon’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Crash (2004), There's Something About Mary (1998) and Wild Things (1998). His commercial appeal is growing, too.
The question for Dillon now is – what next?
Three reasons Matt Dillon 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 61-year-old American?
- No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Dillon.
- It would give Matt Dillon a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.
This 'Dillon 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 Matt Dillon for James Bond.
“His name is Dillon. Matt Dillon!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) February 24, 2025
“He was perfect as Bob Hughes in Drugstore Cowboy, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) February 24, 2025
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) February 24, 2025
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Dillon has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) February 24, 2025
Rumors about Matt Dillon 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 Matt Dillon should be the next James Bond?
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