Chris Zylka to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Washington
Last updated on March 26, 2025

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

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Is Zylka 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 Chris Zylka.

UPDATE 26/03/2025 : 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 Chris Zylka become the Seventh James Bond?

Zylka’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Leftovers (2014-2017), The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014) and The Amazing Spider-Man (2012). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Zylka now is – what next?

Three reasons Chris Zylka 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 Zylka.
It would give Chris Zylka a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Zylka. Chris Zylka!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) March 25, 2025

“He was perfect as Flash Thompson in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) March 25, 2025

“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) March 25, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Zylka has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) March 25, 2025

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