Jonny Lee Miller to be the next James Bond?

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Is Jonny Lee Miller set to be the next James Bond?

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Is Miller 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 Jonny Lee Miller.

UPDATE 17/12/2025 : 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 in London wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Jonny Lee Miller become the Seventh James Bond?

Miller’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Dracula 2000 (2000) and Trainspotting (1996). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Miller now is – what next?

Three reasons Jonny Lee Miller 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 Jonny Lee Miller?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Miller.
  3. It would give Jonny Lee Miller a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

Twitter was flooded again Tuesday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want Jonny Lee Miller for James Bond.

“His name is Miller. Jonny Lee Miller!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) December 16, 2025
“He was perfect as Sick Boy in Trainspotting, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) December 16, 2025
“A 53-year-old James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) December 16, 2025
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Miller has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) December 16, 2025

Rumors about Jonny Lee Miller 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 Jonny Lee Miller should be the next James Bond?

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