Joseph Gordon-Levitt to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
  • Washington
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So, why not a 44-year-old James Bond from United States?

Is Gordon-Levitt 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 Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

UPDATE 31/01/2026 : 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 Joseph Gordon-Levitt become the Seventh James Bond?

Gordon-Levitt’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Snowden (2016), Lincoln (2012) and Looper (2012). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Gordon-Levitt now is – what next?

Three reasons Joseph Gordon-Levitt 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 44-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Gordon-Levitt.
  3. It would give Joseph Gordon-Levitt a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Gordon-Levitt 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 Joseph Gordon-Levitt for James Bond.

“His name is Gordon-Levitt. Joseph Gordon-Levitt!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) January 30, 2026
“He was perfect as Cameron James in 10 Things I Hate About You, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) January 30, 2026
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) January 30, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Gordon-Levitt has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) January 30, 2026

Rumors about Joseph Gordon-Levitt 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 Joseph Gordon-Levitt should be the next James Bond?

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