Jesse Williams to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Washington
Last updated on June 23, 2025

So, why not a 43-year-old James Bond from United States?

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Is Williams 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 Jesse Williams.

UPDATE 23/06/2025 : 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 from London to Los Angeles wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Jesse Williams become the Seventh James Bond?

Williams’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Butler (2013), The Cabin in the Woods (2012) and Grey's Anatomy (2009-). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Williams now is – what next?

Three reasons Jesse Williams 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 43-year-old American?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Williams.
It would give Jesse Williams a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Williams 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 Jesse Williams for James Bond.

“His name is Williams. Jesse Williams!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) June 22, 2025

“He was perfect as Jackson Avery in Grey's Anatomy, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) June 22, 2025

“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) June 22, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Williams has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) June 22, 2025

Rumors about Jesse Williams 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 Jesse Williams should be the next James Bond?