Liam Cunningham to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Dublin
Last updated on March 29, 2025

So, why not a 63-year-old James Bond from Ireland?

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Is Cunningham 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 Liam Cunningham.

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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 Dublin wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Liam Cunningham become the Seventh James Bond?

Cunningham’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Clash of the Titans (2010), Hunger (2008) and The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Cunningham now is – what next?

Three reasons Liam Cunningham 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 63-year-old Irish?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Cunningham.
It would give Liam Cunningham a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Cunningham. Liam Cunningham!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) March 28, 2025

“He was perfect as Dan in The Wind That Shakes the Barley, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) March 28, 2025

“An Irish James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) March 28, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Cunningham has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) March 28, 2025

Rumors about Liam Cunningham 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 Liam Cunningham should be the next James Bond?