Kit Harington to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
London
Last updated on April 1, 2025

Is Kit Harington set to be the next James Bond?

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

UPDATE 01/04/2025 : 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 in London wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Kit Harington become the Seventh James Bond?

Harington’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Silent Hill: Revelation 3D (2012) and Game of Thrones (2011-). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Harington now is – what next?

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

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

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

“His name is Harington. Kit Harington!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) March 31, 2025

“He was perfect as Vincent Cooper in Silent Hill: Revelation 3D, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) March 31, 2025

“A 38-year-old James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) March 31, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Harington has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) March 31, 2025

Rumors about Kit Harington 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 Kit Harington should be the next James Bond?