Freddie Prinze, Jr. to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Washington
Last updated on May 24, 2025

So, why not a 49-year-old James Bond from United States?

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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 Freddie Prinze, Jr. become the Seventh James Bond?

Prinze, Jr.’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in 24 (2010-2010), She's All That (1999) and I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Prinze, Jr. now is – what next?

Three reasons Freddie Prinze, Jr. 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 49-year-old American?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Prinze, Jr..
It would give Freddie Prinze, Jr. a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Prinze, Jr. 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 Freddie Prinze, Jr. for James Bond.

“His name is Prinze, Jr.. Freddie Prinze, Jr.!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) May 23, 2025

“He was perfect as Ray Bronson in I Know What You Did Last Summer, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) May 23, 2025

“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) May 23, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Prinze, Jr. has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) May 23, 2025

Rumors about Freddie Prinze, Jr. 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 Freddie Prinze, Jr. should be the next James Bond?