Colm Meaney to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Dublin
Last updated on May 21, 2025

So, why not a 71-year-old James Bond from Ireland?

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

UPDATE 21/05/2025 : 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 Dublin wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Colm Meaney become the Seventh James Bond?

Meaney’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Hell on Wheels (2011-2016), Get Him to the Greek (2010) and Law Abiding Citizen (2009). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Meaney now is – what next?

Three reasons Colm Meaney 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 71-year-old Irish?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Meaney.
It would give Colm Meaney a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Meaney 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 Colm Meaney for James Bond.

“His name is Meaney. Colm Meaney!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) May 20, 2025

“He was perfect as Jonathan Snow in Get Him to the Greek, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) May 20, 2025

“An Irish James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) May 20, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Meaney has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) May 20, 2025

Rumors about Colm Meaney 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 Colm Meaney should be the next James Bond?