Wilko Johnson to be the next James Bond?
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Is Johnson 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 Wilko Johnson.
UPDATE 23/02/2025 : 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 in London wondering what they could bring to the role.
Could Wilko Johnson become the Seventh James Bond?
Johnson’s star has been rising in recent years . His commercial appeal is growing, too.
The question for Johnson now is – what next?
Three reasons Wilko Johnson 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 Wilko Johnson?
- No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Johnson.
- It would give Wilko Johnson a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.
This 'Johnson 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 Wilko Johnson for James Bond.
“His name is Johnson. Wilko Johnson!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) February 22, 2025
“A 77-year-old James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) February 22, 2025
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Johnson has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) February 22, 2025
Rumors about Wilko Johnson 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 Wilko Johnson should be the next James Bond?
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