David Oyelowo to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
London
Last updated on March 29, 2025

Is David Oyelowo set to be the next James Bond?

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Is Oyelowo 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 David Oyelowo.

UPDATE 29/03/2025 : 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 David Oyelowo become the Seventh James Bond?

Oyelowo’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Selma (2014), Interstellar (2014) and The Butler (2013). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Oyelowo now is – what next?

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

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

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

“His name is Oyelowo. David Oyelowo!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) March 28, 2025

“He was perfect as Doctor Junju in The Last King of Scotland, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) March 28, 2025

“A 48-year-old James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) March 28, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Oyelowo has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) March 28, 2025

Rumors about David Oyelowo 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 David Oyelowo should be the next James Bond?