Jamie Bell to be the next James Bond?
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Is Bell set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in December 2025. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Jamie Bell.
UPDATE 14/01/2026 : 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 Jamie Bell become the Seventh James Bond?
Bell’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Fantastic Four (2015), Nymphomaniac (2013) and Man on a Ledge (2012). His commercial appeal is growing, too.
The question for Bell now is – what next?
Three reasons Jamie Bell 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 Jamie Bell?
- No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Bell.
- It would give Jamie Bell a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.
This 'Bell 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 Jamie Bell for James Bond.
“His name is Bell. Jamie Bell!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) January 13, 2026
“He was perfect as Tintin in The Adventures of Tintin, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) January 13, 2026
“A 39-year-old James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) January 13, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Bell has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) January 13, 2026
Rumors about Jamie Bell 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 Jamie Bell should be the next James Bond?
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