Alan Cumming to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Edinburgh
Last updated on July 15, 2025

Is Alan Cumming set to be the next James Bond?

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

UPDATE 15/07/2025 : 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 Edinburgh wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Alan Cumming become the Seventh James Bond?

Cumming’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Good Wife (2009-2016), Burlesque (2010) and X-Men 2 (2003). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Cumming now is – what next?

Three reasons Alan Cumming 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 Alan Cumming?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Cumming.
It would give Alan Cumming a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Cumming. Alan Cumming!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) July 14, 2025

“He was perfect as Fegan Floop in Spy Kids, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) July 14, 2025

“A 60-year-old James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) July 14, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Cumming has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) July 14, 2025

Rumors about Alan Cumming 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 Alan Cumming should be the next James Bond?