Chris Evans to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Washington
Last updated on April 19, 2025

So, why not a 43-year-old James Bond from United States?

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

UPDATE 19/04/2025 : 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 Chris Evans become the Seventh James Bond?

Evans’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) and Captain America: Civil War (2016). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Evans now is – what next?

Three reasons Chris Evans 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 43-year-old American?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Evans.
It would give Chris Evans a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Evans. Chris Evans!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 18, 2025

“He was perfect as Steve Rogers / Captain America in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 18, 2025

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

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

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