Michael Palin to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
London
Last updated on March 30, 2025

Is Michael Palin set to be the next James Bond?

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Is Palin 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 Michael Palin.

UPDATE 30/03/2025 : 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 Michael Palin become the Seventh James Bond?

Palin’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in A Fish Called Wanda (1988) and Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969-1974). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Palin now is – what next?

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

This 'Palin 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 Michael Palin for James Bond.

“His name is Palin. Michael Palin!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) March 29, 2025

“He was perfect as Ken Pile in A Fish Called Wanda, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) March 29, 2025

“A 81-year-old James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) March 29, 2025

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

Rumors about Michael Palin 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 Michael Palin should be the next James Bond?