Chevy Chase to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Washington
Last updated on May 19, 2025

So, why not a 81-year-old James Bond from United States?

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Is Chase set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in April 2025. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Chevy Chase.

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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 Chevy Chase become the Seventh James Bond?

Chase’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Hot Tub Time Machine (2010), Vegas Vacation (1997) and National Lampoon's Vacation (1983). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Chase now is – what next?

Three reasons Chevy Chase 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 81-year-old American?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Chase.
It would give Chevy Chase a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Chase 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 Chevy Chase for James Bond.

“His name is Chase. Chevy Chase!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) May 18, 2025

“He was perfect as Pierce Hawthorne in Community, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) May 18, 2025

“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) May 18, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Chase has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) May 18, 2025

Rumors about Chevy Chase 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 Chevy Chase should be the next James Bond?