Leslie Phillips to be the next James Bond?

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Is Leslie Phillips set to be the next James Bond?

Is Phillips 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 Leslie Phillips.

UPDATE 07/05/2025 : 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 in London wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Leslie Phillips become the Seventh James Bond?

Phillips’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Venus (2006), Tomb Raider (2001) and The Jackal (1997). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Phillips now is – what next?

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

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

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

“His name is Phillips. Leslie Phillips!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) May 6, 2025
“He was perfect as Mr. Wilson in Tomb Raider, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) May 6, 2025
“A 101-year-old James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) May 6, 2025
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Phillips has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) May 6, 2025

Rumors about Leslie Phillips 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 Leslie Phillips should be the next James Bond?

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