Kurtwood Smith to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 81-year-old James Bond from United States?

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

UPDATE 16/02/2025 : 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 Kurtwood Smith become the Seventh James Bond?

Smith’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Childrens Hospital (2010-2010), Medium (2005-2011) and That '70s Show (1998-2006). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Smith now is – what next?

Three reasons Kurtwood Smith 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 81-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Smith.
  3. It would give Kurtwood Smith a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Smith 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 Kurtwood Smith for James Bond.

“His name is Smith. Kurtwood Smith!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) February 15, 2025
“He was perfect as Ben Hayflick in Childrens Hospital, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) February 15, 2025
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) February 15, 2025
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Smith has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) February 15, 2025

Rumors about Kurtwood Smith 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 Kurtwood Smith should be the next James Bond?

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