Trevor Donovan to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 47-year-old James Bond from United States?

Is Donovan 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 Trevor Donovan.

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 Trevor Donovan become the Seventh James Bond?

Donovan’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in 90210 (2009-2013), Savages (2012) and Days of our Lives (2007-2007). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Donovan now is – what next?

Three reasons Trevor Donovan 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 47-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Donovan.
  3. It would give Trevor Donovan a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Donovan 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 Trevor Donovan for James Bond.

“His name is Donovan. Trevor Donovan!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) December 26, 2025
“He was perfect as Jeremy Horton in Days of our Lives, 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: Donovan has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) December 26, 2025

Rumors about Trevor Donovan 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 Trevor Donovan should be the next James Bond?

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