Matt Lucas to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
London
Last updated on August 11, 2025

Is Matt Lucas set to be the next James Bond?

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

UPDATE 11/08/2025 : 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 Matt Lucas become the Seventh James Bond?

Lucas’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016) and Alice in Wonderland (2010). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Lucas now is – what next?

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

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

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

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

“He was perfect as Tweedledee / Tweedledum in Alice in Wonderland, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) August 10, 2025

“A 51-year-old James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) August 10, 2025

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

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