Anthony McPartlin to be the next James Bond?

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Is Anthony McPartlin set to be the next James Bond?

Is McPartlin 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 Anthony McPartlin.

UPDATE 13/01/2026 : 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 in London wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Anthony McPartlin become the Seventh James Bond?

McPartlin’s star has been rising in recent years . His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for McPartlin now is – what next?

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

This 'McPartlin 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 Anthony McPartlin for James Bond.

“His name is McPartlin. Anthony McPartlin!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) January 12, 2026
“He was perfect as P.J. in Byker Grove, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) January 12, 2026
“A 50-year-old James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) January 12, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: McPartlin has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) January 12, 2026

Rumors about Anthony McPartlin 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 Anthony McPartlin should be the next James Bond?

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