Christopher Lloyd to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 87-year-old James Bond from United States?

Is Lloyd 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 Christopher Lloyd.

UPDATE 23/04/2026 : 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 Christopher Lloyd become the Seventh James Bond?

Lloyd’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Love, Wedding, Marriage (2011), Piranha 3D (2010) and The Addams Family (1991). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Lloyd now is – what next?

Three reasons Christopher Lloyd 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 87-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Lloyd.
  3. It would give Christopher Lloyd a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Lloyd. Christopher Lloyd!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 22, 2026
“He was perfect as Dr. George in Love, Wedding, Marriage, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 22, 2026
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 22, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Lloyd has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 22, 2026

Rumors about Christopher Lloyd 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 Christopher Lloyd should be the next James Bond?

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