Don Pardo to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 107-year-old James Bond from United States?
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Is Pardo set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in November 2025. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Don Pardo.

UPDATE 27/12/2025 : 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 Don Pardo become the Seventh James Bond?

Pardo’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years . His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Pardo now is – what next?

Three reasons Don Pardo 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 107-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Pardo.
  3. It would give Don Pardo a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Pardo 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 Don Pardo for James Bond.

“His name is Pardo. Don Pardo!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) December 26, 2025
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) December 26, 2025
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Pardo has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) December 26, 2025

Rumors about Don Pardo 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 Don Pardo should be the next James Bond?

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