Josh Dallas to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 44-year-old James Bond from United States?
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Is Dallas 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 Josh Dallas.

UPDATE 25/12/2025 : 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 Josh Dallas become the Seventh James Bond?

Dallas’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Thor (2011) and Once Upon a Time (2011-). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Dallas now is – what next?

Three reasons Josh Dallas 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 Dallas.
  3. It would give Josh Dallas a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Dallas 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 Josh Dallas for James Bond.

“His name is Dallas. Josh Dallas!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) December 24, 2025
“He was perfect as Fandral in Thor, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) December 24, 2025
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) December 24, 2025
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Dallas has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) December 24, 2025

Rumors about Josh Dallas 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 Josh Dallas should be the next James Bond?

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