Mads Mikkelsen to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Copenhagen
Last updated on April 30, 2025

So, why not a 59-year-old James Bond from Denmark?

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Is Mikkelsen 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 Mads Mikkelsen.

UPDATE 30/04/2025 : 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 Copenhagen wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Mads Mikkelsen become the Seventh James Bond?

Mikkelsen’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Rogue One (2016), Doctor Strange (2016) and The Hunt (2012). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Mikkelsen now is – what next?

Three reasons Mads Mikkelsen 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 59-year-old Danish?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Mikkelsen.
It would give Mads Mikkelsen a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Mikkelsen 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 Mads Mikkelsen for James Bond.

“His name is Mikkelsen. Mads Mikkelsen!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 29, 2025

“He was perfect as Draco in Clash of the Titans, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 29, 2025

“A Danish James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 29, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Mikkelsen has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 29, 2025

Rumors about Mads Mikkelsen 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 Mads Mikkelsen should be the next James Bond?