Eddie Cibrian to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Washington
Last updated on March 27, 2025

So, why not a 51-year-old James Bond from United States?

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Is Cibrian set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in February 2025. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Eddie Cibrian.

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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 Eddie Cibrian become the Seventh James Bond?

Cibrian’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Rosewood (2015-2017), The Playboy Club (2011-2011) and Invasion (2005-2006). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Cibrian now is – what next?

Three reasons Eddie Cibrian 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 51-year-old American?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Cibrian.
It would give Eddie Cibrian a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Cibrian. Eddie Cibrian!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) March 26, 2025

“He was perfect as Cole Deschanel in Sunset Beach, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) March 26, 2025

“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) March 26, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Cibrian has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) March 26, 2025

Rumors about Eddie Cibrian 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 Eddie Cibrian should be the next James Bond?