Martin Clunes to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
London
Last updated on April 13, 2025

Is Martin Clunes set to be the next James Bond?

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Is Clunes 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 Martin Clunes.

UPDATE 13/04/2025 : 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 in London wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Martin Clunes become the Seventh James Bond?

Clunes’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Shakespeare in Love (1998) and Doc Martin (2004-). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Clunes now is – what next?

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

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

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

“His name is Clunes. Martin Clunes!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 12, 2025

“He was perfect as Richard Burbage in Shakespeare in Love, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 12, 2025

“A 63-year-old James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 12, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Clunes has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 12, 2025

Rumors about Martin Clunes 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 Martin Clunes should be the next James Bond?