Gabriel Byrne to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Dublin
Last updated on April 1, 2025

So, why not a 74-year-old James Bond from Ireland?

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Is Byrne 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 Gabriel Byrne.

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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 Dublin wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Gabriel Byrne become the Seventh James Bond?

Byrne’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Marco Polo (2014-2016), Vampire Academy (2014) and In Treatment (2008-2010). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Byrne now is – what next?

Three reasons Gabriel Byrne 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 74-year-old Irish?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Byrne.
It would give Gabriel Byrne a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Byrne. Gabriel Byrne!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) March 31, 2025

“He was perfect as Victor Dashkov in Vampire Academy, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) March 31, 2025

“An Irish James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) March 31, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Byrne has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) March 31, 2025

Rumors about Gabriel Byrne 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 Gabriel Byrne should be the next James Bond?