James Franco to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Washington
Last updated on April 1, 2025

So, why not a 46-year-old James Bond from United States?

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Is Franco 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 James Franco.

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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 Franco become the Seventh James Bond?

Franco’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Alien: Covenant (2017), Why Him? (2016) and King Cobra (2016). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Franco now is – what next?

Three reasons James Franco 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 46-year-old American?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Franco.
It would give James Franco a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Franco. James Franco!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) March 31, 2025

“He was perfect as Tristan in Tristan & Isolde, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) March 31, 2025

“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) March 31, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Franco has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) March 31, 2025

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