Josh Hutcherson to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Washington
Last updated on March 28, 2025

So, why not a 32-year-old James Bond from United States?

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

UPDATE 28/03/2025 : 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 Los Angeles wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Josh Hutcherson become the Seventh James Bond?

Hutcherson’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 (2015), The Hunger Games Saga (2012-2015) and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 (2014). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Hutcherson now is – what next?

Three reasons Josh Hutcherson 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 32-year-old American?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Hutcherson.
It would give Josh Hutcherson a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Hutcherson. Josh Hutcherson!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) March 27, 2025

“He was perfect as Peeta Mellark in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) March 27, 2025

“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) March 27, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Hutcherson has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) March 27, 2025

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