Lance Bass to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Washington
Last updated on April 1, 2025

So, why not a 45-year-old James Bond from United States?

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Is Bass 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 Lance Bass.

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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 Lance Bass become the Seventh James Bond?

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

The question for Bass now is – what next?

Three reasons Lance Bass 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 45-year-old American?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Bass.
It would give Lance Bass a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Bass 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 Lance Bass for James Bond.

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

“An American 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: Bass has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) March 31, 2025

Rumors about Lance Bass 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 Lance Bass should be the next James Bond?