Gerard Butler to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
London
Last updated on July 29, 2025

Is Gerard Butler set to be the next James Bond?

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

UPDATE 29/07/2025 : 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 in London wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Gerard Butler become the Seventh James Bond?

Butler’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in London Has Fallen (2016), Gods of Egypt (2016) and Coriolanus (2011). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Butler now is – what next?

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

This 'Butler 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 Gerard Butler for James Bond.

“His name is Butler. Gerard Butler!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) July 28, 2025

“He was perfect as Clyde Alexander Shelton in Law Abiding Citizen, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) July 28, 2025

“A 55-year-old James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) July 28, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Butler has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) July 28, 2025

Rumors about Gerard Butler 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 Gerard Butler should be the next James Bond?