James Denton to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Washington
Last updated on May 19, 2025

So, why not a 62-year-old James Bond from United States?

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

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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 James Denton become the Seventh James Bond?

Denton’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Desperate Housewives (2004-2012) and Face/Off (1997). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Denton now is – what next?

Three reasons James Denton 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 62-year-old American?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Denton.
It would give James Denton a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Denton. James Denton!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) May 18, 2025

“He was perfect as Mike Delfino in Desperate Housewives, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) May 18, 2025

“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) May 18, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Denton has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) May 18, 2025

Rumors about James Denton 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 Denton should be the next James Bond?