Dean Stockwell to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Washington
Last updated on March 31, 2025

So, why not a 89-year-old James Bond from United States?

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Is Stockwell 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 Dean Stockwell.

UPDATE 31/03/2025 : 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 from London to Los Angeles wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Dean Stockwell become the Seventh James Bond?

Stockwell’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Beverly Hills Cop II (1987), Blue Velvet (1986) and Dune (1984). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Stockwell now is – what next?

Three reasons Dean Stockwell 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 89-year-old American?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Stockwell.
It would give Dean Stockwell a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Stockwell. Dean Stockwell!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) March 30, 2025

“He was perfect as Dr. Wellington Yueh in Dune, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) March 30, 2025

“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) March 30, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Stockwell has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) March 30, 2025

Rumors about Dean Stockwell 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 Dean Stockwell should be the next James Bond?