Matthew Broderick to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 63-year-old James Bond from United States?

Is Broderick set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in January 2026. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Matthew Broderick.

UPDATE 12/02/2026 : 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 Matthew Broderick become the Seventh James Bond?

Broderick’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Manchester by the Sea (2016), The Producers (2005) and You Can Count on Me (2000). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Broderick now is – what next?

Three reasons Matthew Broderick would be good for the James Bond franchise

  1. It would clarify that Bond is a rotating identity: If M can be a woman, why can't James Bond be a 63-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Broderick.
  3. It would give Matthew Broderick a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Broderick. Matthew Broderick!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) February 11, 2026
“He was perfect as Ferris Bueller in Ferris Bueller's Day Off, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) February 11, 2026
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) February 11, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Broderick has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) February 11, 2026

Rumors about Matthew Broderick 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 Matthew Broderick should be the next James Bond?

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