Aziz Ansari to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Washington
Last updated on June 20, 2025

So, why not a 42-year-old James Bond from United States?

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Is Ansari 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 Aziz Ansari.

UPDATE 20/06/2025 : 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 Aziz Ansari become the Seventh James Bond?

Ansari’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Date and Switch (2014), This Is the End (2013) and 30 Minutes or Less (2011). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Ansari now is – what next?

Three reasons Aziz Ansari 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 42-year-old American?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Ansari.
It would give Aziz Ansari a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Ansari. Aziz Ansari!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) June 19, 2025

“He was perfect as Matty Briggs in Get Him to the Greek, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) June 19, 2025

“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) June 19, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Ansari has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) June 19, 2025

Rumors about Aziz Ansari 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 Aziz Ansari should be the next James Bond?