Graham Phillips to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Washington
Last updated on March 1, 2025

So, why not a 31-year-old James Bond from United States?

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

UPDATE 01/03/2025 : 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 from London to Los Angeles wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Graham Phillips become the Seventh James Bond?

Phillips’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Good Wife (2009-2016) and Staten Island Summer (2015). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Phillips now is – what next?

Three reasons Graham Phillips 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 31-year-old American?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Phillips.
It would give Graham Phillips a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Phillips 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 Graham Phillips for James Bond.

“His name is Phillips. Graham Phillips!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) February 28, 2025

“He was perfect as Danny in Staten Island Summer, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) February 28, 2025

“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) February 28, 2025

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

Rumors about Graham Phillips 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 Graham Phillips should be the next James Bond?