Ewen Bremner to be the next James Bond?

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Is Ewen Bremner set to be the next James Bond?
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Is Bremner set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in January 2026. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Ewen Bremner.

UPDATE 04/02/2026 : 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 Edinburgh wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Ewen Bremner become the Seventh James Bond?

Bremner’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Wonder Woman (2017), Jack the Giant Slayer (2013) and Black Hawk Down (2001). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Bremner now is – what next?

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

This 'Bremner 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 Ewen Bremner for James Bond.

“His name is Bremner. Ewen Bremner!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) February 3, 2026
“He was perfect as Spud in Trainspotting, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) February 3, 2026
“A 54-year-old James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) February 3, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Bremner has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) February 3, 2026

Rumors about Ewen Bremner 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 Ewen Bremner should be the next James Bond?

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