Chris Elliott to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 65-year-old James Bond from United States?
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Is Elliott set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in March 2026. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Chris Elliott.

UPDATE 26/04/2026 : 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 Chris Elliott become the Seventh James Bond?

Elliott’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Schitt's Creek (2015-2020), The Last Man on Earth (2017-2018) and How I Met Your Mother (2005-2014). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Elliott now is – what next?

Three reasons Chris Elliott 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 65-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Elliott.
  3. It would give Chris Elliott a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Elliott 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 Chris Elliott for James Bond.

“His name is Elliott. Chris Elliott!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 25, 2026
“He was perfect as Glenn in The Last Man on Earth, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 25, 2026
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 25, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Elliott has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 25, 2026

Rumors about Chris Elliott 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 Chris Elliott should be the next James Bond?

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