Jonathan Pryce to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
  • Cardiff
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So, why not a 77-year-old James Bond from Wales?

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

UPDATE 29/03/2025 : 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 Cardiff wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Jonathan Pryce become the Seventh James Bond?

Pryce’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Wolf Hall (2015-2015), G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009) and What a Girl Wants (2003). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Pryce now is – what next?

Three reasons Jonathan Pryce 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 77-year-old Welsh?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Pryce.
  3. It would give Jonathan Pryce a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Pryce. Jonathan Pryce!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) March 28, 2025
“He was perfect as Cardinal Wolsey in Wolf Hall, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) March 28, 2025
“A Welsh James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) March 28, 2025
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Pryce has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) March 28, 2025

Rumors about Jonathan Pryce 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 Jonathan Pryce should be the next James Bond?

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