Bob Odenkirk to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 63-year-old James Bond from United States?
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Is Odenkirk set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in June 2026. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Bob Odenkirk.

UPDATE 27/07/2026 : 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 from London to Los Angeles wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Bob Odenkirk become the Seventh James Bond?

Odenkirk’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Better Call Saul (2015-2022), Breaking Bad (2008-2013) and Ass Backwards (2013). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Odenkirk now is – what next?

Three reasons Bob Odenkirk 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 a 63-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Odenkirk.
  3. It would give Bob Odenkirk a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Odenkirk. Bob Odenkirk!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) July 26, 2026
“He was perfect as Mike in Take Me Home Tonight, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) July 26, 2026
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) July 26, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Odenkirk has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) July 26, 2026

Rumors about Bob Odenkirk 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 Bob Odenkirk should be the next James Bond?

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