Matt Czuchry to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Washington
Last updated on July 5, 2025

So, why not a 48-year-old James Bond from United States?

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

UPDATE 05/07/2025 : 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 Los Angeles wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Matt Czuchry become the Seventh James Bond?

Czuchry’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Good Wife (2009-2016), Gilmore Girls (2005-2007) and Eight Legged Freaks (2002). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Czuchry now is – what next?

Three reasons Matt Czuchry 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 48-year-old American?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Czuchry.
It would give Matt Czuchry a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Czuchry 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 Matt Czuchry for James Bond.

“His name is Czuchry. Matt Czuchry!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) July 4, 2025

“He was perfect as Logan Huntzberger in Gilmore Girls, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) July 4, 2025

“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) July 4, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Czuchry has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) July 4, 2025

Rumors about Matt Czuchry 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 Matt Czuchry should be the next James Bond?