James D'Arcy to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
London
Last updated on June 22, 2025

Is James D'Arcy set to be the next James Bond?

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

UPDATE 22/06/2025 : 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 James D'Arcy become the Seventh James Bond?

D'Arcy’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Jupiter Ascending (2015), Let's Be Cops (2014) and Cloud Atlas (2012). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for D'Arcy now is – what next?

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

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

Twitter was flooded again Saturday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want James D'Arcy for James Bond.

“His name is D'Arcy. James D'Arcy!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) June 21, 2025

“He was perfect as Duncan in Secret Diary of a Call Girl, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) June 21, 2025

“A 49-year-old James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) June 21, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: D'Arcy has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) June 21, 2025

Rumors about James D'Arcy 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 James D'Arcy should be the next James Bond?