Allan Arbus to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Washington
Last updated on April 16, 2025

So, why not a 107-year-old James Bond from United States?

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Is Arbus 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 Allan Arbus.

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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 Allan Arbus become the Seventh James Bond?

Arbus’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in M*A*S*H (1972-1983). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Arbus now is – what next?

Three reasons Allan Arbus 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 107-year-old American?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Arbus.
It would give Allan Arbus a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Arbus 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 Allan Arbus for James Bond.

“His name is Arbus. Allan Arbus!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 15, 2025

“He was perfect as Dr. Sidney Freedman in M*A*S*H, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 15, 2025

“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 15, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Arbus has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 15, 2025

Rumors about Allan Arbus 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 Allan Arbus should be the next James Bond?