Arnold Schwarzenegger to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Washington
Last updated on June 24, 2025

So, why not a 77-year-old James Bond from United States?

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

UPDATE 24/06/2025 : 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 Arnold Schwarzenegger become the Seventh James Bond?

Schwarzenegger’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Expendables 3 (2014), The Last Stand (2013) and The Expendables 2 (2012). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Schwarzenegger now is – what next?

Three reasons Arnold Schwarzenegger 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 77-year-old American?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Schwarzenegger.
It would give Arnold Schwarzenegger a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Schwarzenegger 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 Arnold Schwarzenegger for James Bond.

“His name is Schwarzenegger. Arnold Schwarzenegger!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) June 23, 2025

“He was perfect as Trench Mauser in The Expendables 3, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) June 23, 2025

“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) June 23, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Schwarzenegger has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) June 23, 2025

Rumors about Arnold Schwarzenegger 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 Arnold Schwarzenegger should be the next James Bond?