Abhay Deol to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
New Delhi
Last updated on June 22, 2025

So, why not a 49-year-old James Bond from India?

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Is Deol set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in May 2025. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Abhay Deol.

UPDATE 22/06/2025 : 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 New Delhi wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Abhay Deol become the Seventh James Bond?

Deol’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in You Don't Get Life a Second Time (2011) and Dev.D (2009). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Deol now is – what next?

Three reasons Abhay Deol 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 49-year-old Indian?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Deol.
It would give Abhay Deol a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Deol 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 Abhay Deol for James Bond.

“His name is Deol. Abhay Deol!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) June 21, 2025

“He was perfect as Kabir in You Don't Get Life a Second Time, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) June 21, 2025

“An Indian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) June 21, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Deol has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) June 21, 2025

Rumors about Abhay Deol 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 Abhay Deol should be the next James Bond?