Edward Norton to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Washington
Last updated on April 2, 2025

So, why not a 55-year-old James Bond from United States?

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Is Norton 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 Edward Norton.

UPDATE 02/04/2025 : 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 from London to Los Angeles wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Edward Norton become the Seventh James Bond?

Norton’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Birdman (2014), The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) and The Bourne Legacy (2012). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Norton now is – what next?

Three reasons Edward Norton 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 55-year-old American?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Norton.
It would give Edward Norton a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Norton. Edward Norton!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 1, 2025

“He was perfect as Alan Isaacman in The People vs. Larry Flynt, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 1, 2025

“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 1, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Norton has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 1, 2025

Rumors about Edward Norton 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 Edward Norton should be the next James Bond?