Daniel Day-Lewis to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
London
Last updated on April 2, 2025

Is Daniel Day-Lewis set to be the next James Bond?

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Is Day-Lewis 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 Daniel Day-Lewis.

UPDATE 02/04/2025 : 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 in London wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Daniel Day-Lewis become the Seventh James Bond?

Day-Lewis’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Lincoln (2012), The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988) and Gandhi (1982). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Day-Lewis now is – what next?

Three reasons Daniel Day-Lewis 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 Daniel Day-Lewis?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Day-Lewis.
It would give Daniel Day-Lewis a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Day-Lewis 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 Daniel Day-Lewis for James Bond.

“His name is Day-Lewis. Daniel Day-Lewis!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 1, 2025

“He was perfect as Abraham Lincoln in Lincoln, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 1, 2025

“A 67-year-old James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 1, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Day-Lewis has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 1, 2025

Rumors about Daniel Day-Lewis 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 Daniel Day-Lewis should be the next James Bond?