John Turturro to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Washington
Last updated on July 31, 2025

So, why not a 68-year-old James Bond from United States?

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

UPDATE 31/07/2025 : 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 John Turturro become the Seventh James Bond?

Turturro’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Transformers: The Last Knight (2017), Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014) and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Turturro now is – what next?

Three reasons John Turturro 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 68-year-old American?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Turturro.
It would give John Turturro a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Turturro. John Turturro!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) July 30, 2025

“He was perfect as Jesus Quintana in The Big Lebowski, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) July 30, 2025

“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) July 30, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Turturro has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) July 30, 2025

Rumors about John Turturro 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 John Turturro should be the next James Bond?