Tim Daly to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 69-year-old James Bond from United States?
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Is Daly 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 Tim Daly.

UPDATE 26/12/2025 : 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 Tim Daly become the Seventh James Bond?

Daly’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Private Practice (2007-2013), The Sopranos (2004-2007) and Wings (1990-1997). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Daly now is – what next?

Three reasons Tim Daly 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 69-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Daly.
  3. It would give Tim Daly a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Daly. Tim Daly!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) December 25, 2025
“He was perfect as J.T. Dolan in The Sopranos, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) December 25, 2025
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) December 25, 2025
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Daly has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) December 25, 2025

Rumors about Tim Daly 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 Tim Daly should be the next James Bond?

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