Ben Lloyd-Hughes to be the next James Bond?

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Is Ben Lloyd-Hughes set to be the next James Bond?

Is Lloyd-Hughes 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 Ben Lloyd-Hughes.

UPDATE 11/01/2026 : 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 Ben Lloyd-Hughes become the Seventh James Bond?

Lloyd-Hughes’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Me Before You (2016), Divergent (2014) and Great Expectations (2012). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Lloyd-Hughes now is – what next?

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

This 'Lloyd-Hughes To Play James Bond' Rumor had the internet in a frenzy

Twitter was flooded again Saturday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want Ben Lloyd-Hughes for James Bond.

“His name is Lloyd-Hughes. Ben Lloyd-Hughes!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) January 10, 2026
“He was perfect as Rupert Collins in Me Before You, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) January 10, 2026
“A 37-year-old James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) January 10, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Lloyd-Hughes has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) January 10, 2026

Rumors about Ben Lloyd-Hughes 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 Ben Lloyd-Hughes should be the next James Bond?

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