Joss Stone to be the next James Bond?

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Is Stone 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 Joss Stone.

UPDATE 18/01/2026 : 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 in London wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Joss Stone become the Seventh James Bond?

Stone’s star has been rising in recent years . His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Stone now is – what next?

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

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

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

“His name is Stone. Joss Stone!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) January 17, 2026
“A 38-year-old James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) January 17, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Stone has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) January 17, 2026

Rumors about Joss Stone 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 Joss Stone should be the next James Bond?

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