Dexter Fletcher to be the next James Bond?

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Is Dexter Fletcher set to be the next James Bond?

Is Fletcher 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 Dexter Fletcher.

UPDATE 01/04/2025 : 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 Dexter Fletcher become the Seventh James Bond?

Fletcher’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Three Musketeers (2011), Kick-Ass (2010) and Hotel Babylon (2006-2009). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Fletcher now is – what next?

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

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

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

“His name is Fletcher. Dexter Fletcher!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) March 31, 2025
“He was perfect as John Martin in Band of Brothers, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) March 31, 2025
“A 59-year-old James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) March 31, 2025
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Fletcher has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) March 31, 2025

Rumors about Dexter Fletcher 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 Dexter Fletcher should be the next James Bond?

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