Christian Kane to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
  • Washington
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So, why not a 51-year-old James Bond from United States?

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

UPDATE 26/07/2025 : 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 Christian Kane become the Seventh James Bond?

Kane’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Leverage (2008-2012), Just Married (2003) and The Librarians (2014-). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Kane now is – what next?

Three reasons Christian Kane 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 51-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Kane.
  3. It would give Christian Kane a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Kane 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 Christian Kane for James Bond.

“His name is Kane. Christian Kane!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) July 25, 2025
“He was perfect as Eliot Spencer in Leverage, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) July 25, 2025
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) July 25, 2025
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Kane has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) July 25, 2025

Rumors about Christian Kane 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 Christian Kane should be the next James Bond?

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