Desmond Harrington to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
  • Washington
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So, why not a 49-year-old James Bond from United States?

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

UPDATE 26/06/2026 : 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 Desmond Harrington become the Seventh James Bond?

Harrington’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Neon Demon (2016), Dexter (2006-2013) and The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Harrington now is – what next?

Three reasons Desmond Harrington 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 49-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Harrington.
  3. It would give Desmond Harrington a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Harrington. Desmond Harrington!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) June 25, 2026
“He was perfect as Jean d'Aulon in The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) June 25, 2026
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) June 25, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Harrington has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) June 25, 2026

Rumors about Desmond Harrington 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 Desmond Harrington should be the next James Bond?

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