Johnny Knoxville to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 54-year-old James Bond from United States?

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

UPDATE 15/12/2025 : 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 Johnny Knoxville become the Seventh James Bond?

Knoxville’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years . His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Knoxville now is – what next?

Three reasons Johnny Knoxville 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 a 54-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Knoxville.
  3. It would give Johnny Knoxville a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Knoxville 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 Johnny Knoxville for James Bond.

“His name is Knoxville. Johnny Knoxville!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) December 14, 2025
“He was perfect as Lewis Dinkum in The Last Stand, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) December 14, 2025
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) December 14, 2025
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Knoxville has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) December 14, 2025

Rumors about Johnny Knoxville 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 Johnny Knoxville should be the next James Bond?

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