Aldis Hodge to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Washington
Last updated on April 14, 2025

So, why not a 38-year-old James Bond from United States?

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Is Hodge 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 Aldis Hodge.

UPDATE 14/04/2025 : 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 Aldis Hodge become the Seventh James Bond?

Hodge’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016), Straight Outta Compton (2015) and A Good Day to Die Hard (2013). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Hodge now is – what next?

Three reasons Aldis Hodge 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 38-year-old American?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Hodge.
It would give Aldis Hodge a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Hodge. Aldis Hodge!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 13, 2025

“He was perfect as Foxy in A Good Day to Die Hard, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 13, 2025

“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 13, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Hodge has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 13, 2025

Rumors about Aldis Hodge 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 Aldis Hodge should be the next James Bond?