Adam Goldberg to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 55-year-old James Bond from United States?
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Is Goldberg set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in December 2025. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Adam Goldberg.

UPDATE 14/01/2026 : 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 Adam Goldberg become the Seventh James Bond?

Goldberg’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Between Us (2016), Entourage (2007-2007) and Joey (2005-2006). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Goldberg now is – what next?

Three reasons Adam Goldberg 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 55-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Goldberg.
  3. It would give Adam Goldberg a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Goldberg. Adam Goldberg!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) January 13, 2026
“He was perfect as Private Stanley Mellish in Saving Private Ryan, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) January 13, 2026
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) January 13, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Goldberg has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) January 13, 2026

Rumors about Adam Goldberg 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 Adam Goldberg should be the next James Bond?

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