Michael Richards to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Washington
Last updated on March 30, 2025

So, why not a 75-year-old James Bond from United States?

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Is Richards 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 Michael Richards.

UPDATE 30/03/2025 : 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 Michael Richards become the Seventh James Bond?

Richards’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Seinfeld (1989-1998) and So I Married an Axe Murderer (1993). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Richards now is – what next?

Three reasons Michael Richards 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 75-year-old American?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Richards.
It would give Michael Richards a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Richards. Michael Richards!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) March 29, 2025

“He was perfect in So I Married an Axe Murderer, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) March 29, 2025

“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) March 29, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Richards has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) March 29, 2025

Rumors about Michael Richards 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 Michael Richards should be the next James Bond?