Lucas Grabeel to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Washington
Last updated on March 11, 2025

So, why not a 40-year-old James Bond from United States?

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

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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 Lucas Grabeel become the Seventh James Bond?

Grabeel’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Milk (2008) and High School Musical (2006). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Grabeel now is – what next?

Three reasons Lucas Grabeel 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 40-year-old American?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Grabeel.
It would give Lucas Grabeel a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Grabeel 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 Lucas Grabeel for James Bond.

“His name is Grabeel. Lucas Grabeel!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) March 10, 2025

“He was perfect as Ryan Evans in High School Musical, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) March 10, 2025

“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) March 10, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Grabeel has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) March 10, 2025

Rumors about Lucas Grabeel 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 Lucas Grabeel should be the next James Bond?