Justin Long to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Washington
Last updated on May 2, 2025

So, why not a 46-year-old James Bond from United States?

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

UPDATE 02/05/2025 : 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 Justin Long become the Seventh James Bond?

Long’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Veronica Mars (2014), For a Good Time, Call... (2012) and Going the Distance (2010). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Long now is – what next?

Three reasons Justin Long 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 46-year-old American?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Long.
It would give Justin Long a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Long 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 Justin Long for James Bond.

“His name is Long. Justin Long!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) May 1, 2025

“He was perfect as Justin Redman in DodgeBall, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) May 1, 2025

“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) May 1, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Long has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) May 1, 2025

Rumors about Justin Long 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 Justin Long should be the next James Bond?