Adam Scott to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Washington
Last updated on April 30, 2025

So, why not a 52-year-old James Bond from United States?

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

UPDATE 30/04/2025 : 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 Adam Scott become the Seventh James Bond?

Scott’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Big Little Lies (2017-2017), Sleeping with Other People (2015) and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Scott now is – what next?

Three reasons Adam Scott 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 52-year-old American?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Scott.
It would give Adam Scott a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Scott 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 Scott for James Bond.

“His name is Scott. Adam Scott!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 29, 2025

“He was perfect as Ed Mackenzie in Big Little Lies, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 29, 2025

“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 29, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Scott has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 29, 2025

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