Aaron Stanford to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 49-year-old James Bond from United States?

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Is Stanford set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in January 2026. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Aaron Stanford.

UPDATE 22/02/2026 : 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 Aaron Stanford become the Seventh James Bond?

Stanford’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Nikita (2010-2013), X-Men: The Last Stand (2006) and X-Men 2 (2003). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Stanford now is – what next?

Three reasons Aaron Stanford 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 49-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Stanford.
  3. It would give Aaron Stanford a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Stanford 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 Aaron Stanford for James Bond.

“His name is Stanford. Aaron Stanford!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) February 21, 2026
“He was perfect as Pyro in X-Men: The Last Stand, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) February 21, 2026
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) February 21, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Stanford has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) February 21, 2026

Rumors about Aaron Stanford 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 Aaron Stanford should be the next James Bond?

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