Jack Huston to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
London
Last updated on March 29, 2025

Is Jack Huston set to be the next James Bond?

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Is Huston 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 Jack Huston.

UPDATE 29/03/2025 : 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 in London wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Jack Huston become the Seventh James Bond?

Huston’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Ben-Hur (2016), Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (2016) and The Longest Ride (2015). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Huston now is – what next?

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

This 'Huston 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 Jack Huston for James Bond.

“His name is Huston. Jack Huston!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) March 28, 2025

“He was perfect as Judah Ben-Hur in Ben-Hur, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) March 28, 2025

“A 42-year-old James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) March 28, 2025

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

Rumors about Jack Huston 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 Jack Huston should be the next James Bond?