Jon Cryer to be the next James Bond?
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Is Cryer 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 Jon Cryer.
UPDATE 15/01/2026 : 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 from London to Los Angeles wondering what they could bring to the role.
Could Jon Cryer become the Seventh James Bond?
Cryer’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Two and a Half Men (2003-2015), Ass Backwards (2013) and Hot Shots! (1991). His commercial appeal is growing, too.
The question for Cryer now is – what next?
Three reasons Jon Cryer 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 60-year-old American?
- No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Cryer.
- It would give Jon Cryer a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.
This 'Cryer 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 Jon Cryer for James Bond.
“His name is Cryer. Jon Cryer!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) January 14, 2026
“He was perfect as Lieutenant Jim "Wash Out" Pfaffenbach in Hot Shots!, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) January 14, 2026
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) January 14, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Cryer has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) January 14, 2026
Rumors about Jon Cryer 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 Jon Cryer should be the next James Bond?
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