Jared Harris to be the next James Bond?

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Is Harris set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in April 2026. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Jared Harris.

UPDATE 18/05/2026 : 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 Jared Harris become the Seventh James Bond?

Harris’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Crown (2016-2016), Mad Men (2009-2012) and The Quiet Ones (2014). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Harris now is – what next?

Three reasons Jared Harris would be good for the James Bond franchise

  1. It would clarify that Bond is a rotating identity: If M can be a woman, why can't James Bond be Jared Harris?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Harris.
  3. It would give Jared Harris a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Harris 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 Jared Harris for James Bond.

“His name is Harris. Jared Harris!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) May 17, 2026
“He was perfect as Captain Mike Clark in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) May 17, 2026
“A 64-year-old James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) May 17, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Harris has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) May 17, 2026

Rumors about Jared Harris 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 Jared Harris should be the next James Bond?

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