Brant Daugherty to be the next James Bond?
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Is Daugherty set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in June 2025. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Brant Daugherty.
UPDATE 24/07/2025 : 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 Brant Daugherty become the Seventh James Bond?
Daugherty’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Pretty Little Liars (2010-2016), The Starving Games (2013) and Days of our Lives (2012-2013). His commercial appeal is growing, too.
The question for Daugherty now is – what next?
Three reasons Brant Daugherty 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 39-year-old American?
- No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Daugherty.
- It would give Brant Daugherty a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.
This 'Daugherty To Play James Bond' Rumor had the internet in a frenzy
Twitter was flooded again Wednesday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want Brant Daugherty for James Bond.
“His name is Daugherty. Brant Daugherty!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) July 23, 2025
“He was perfect as Brian in Days of our Lives, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) July 23, 2025
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) July 23, 2025
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Daugherty has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) July 23, 2025
Rumors about Brant Daugherty 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 Brant Daugherty should be the next James Bond?
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