Greg Davies to be the next James Bond?
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Is Davies 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 Greg Davies.
UPDATE 13/02/2026 : 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 in London wondering what they could bring to the role.
Could Greg Davies become the Seventh James Bond?
Davies’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Inbetweeners Movie (2011), The Inbetweeners (2008-2010) and Man Down (2013-). His commercial appeal is growing, too.
The question for Davies now is – what next?
Three reasons Greg Davies 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 Greg Davies?
- No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Davies.
- It would give Greg Davies a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.
This 'Davies To Play James Bond' Rumor had the internet in a frenzy
Twitter was flooded again Thursday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want Greg Davies for James Bond.
“His name is Davies. Greg Davies!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) February 12, 2026
“He was perfect as Mr. Gilbert in The Inbetweeners, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) February 12, 2026
“A 57-year-old James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) February 12, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Davies has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) February 12, 2026
Rumors about Greg Davies 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 Greg Davies should be the next James Bond?
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