Brant Daugherty to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Washington
Last updated on March 16, 2025

So, why not a 39-year-old James Bond from United States?

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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 February 2025. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Brant Daugherty.

UPDATE 16/03/2025 : 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 Saturday 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) March 15, 2025

“He was perfect as Noel Kahn in Pretty Little Liars, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) March 15, 2025

“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) March 15, 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) March 15, 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?