Harry Treadaway to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
London
Last updated on April 16, 2025

Is Harry Treadaway set to be the next James Bond?

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Is Treadaway 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 Harry Treadaway.

UPDATE 16/04/2025 : 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 Harry Treadaway become the Seventh James Bond?

Treadaway’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in City of Ember (2008), Control (2007) and Penny Dreadful (2014-). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Treadaway now is – what next?

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

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

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

“His name is Treadaway. Harry Treadaway!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 15, 2025

“He was perfect as Doon Harrow in City of Ember, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 15, 2025

“A 40-year-old James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 15, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Treadaway has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 15, 2025

Rumors about Harry Treadaway 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 Harry Treadaway should be the next James Bond?