Eric Christian Olsen to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
  • Washington
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So, why not a 48-year-old James Bond from United States?

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

UPDATE 11/01/2026 : 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 Eric Christian Olsen become the Seventh James Bond?

Olsen’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Celeste and Jesse Forever (2012), Brothers & Sisters (2008-2009) and The Hot Chick (2002). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Olsen now is – what next?

Three reasons Eric Christian Olsen 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 48-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Olsen.
  3. It would give Eric Christian Olsen a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

Twitter was flooded again Saturday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want Eric Christian Olsen for James Bond.

“His name is Olsen. Eric Christian Olsen!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) January 10, 2026
“He was perfect as Jake in The Hot Chick, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) January 10, 2026
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) January 10, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Olsen has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) January 10, 2026

Rumors about Eric Christian Olsen 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 Eric Christian Olsen should be the next James Bond?

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