Dave Bautista to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Washington
Last updated on July 6, 2025

So, why not a 56-year-old James Bond from United States?

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Is Bautista 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 Dave Bautista.

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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 Dave Bautista become the Seventh James Bond?

Bautista’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Blade Runner 2049 (2017) and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Bautista now is – what next?

Three reasons Dave Bautista 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 56-year-old American?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Bautista.
It would give Dave Bautista a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Bautista 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 Dave Bautista for James Bond.

“His name is Bautista. Dave Bautista!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) July 5, 2025

“He was perfect as Mr. Hinx in Spectre, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) July 5, 2025

“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) July 5, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Bautista has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) July 5, 2025

Rumors about Dave Bautista 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 Dave Bautista should be the next James Bond?