Daniel Sunjata to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
  • Washington
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So, why not a 54-year-old James Bond from United States?

Is Sunjata set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in February 2026. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Daniel Sunjata.

UPDATE 15/03/2026 : 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 Daniel Sunjata become the Seventh James Bond?

Sunjata’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Graceland (2013-2015), Smash (2013-2013) and The Dark Knight Rises (2012). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Sunjata now is – what next?

Three reasons Daniel Sunjata 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 54-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Sunjata.
  3. It would give Daniel Sunjata a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Sunjata. Daniel Sunjata!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) March 14, 2026
“He was perfect as Captain Jones in The Dark Knight Rises, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) March 14, 2026
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) March 14, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Sunjata has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) March 14, 2026

Rumors about Daniel Sunjata 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 Sunjata should be the next James Bond?

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