Michael Rosenbaum to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 53-year-old James Bond from United States?

Is Rosenbaum 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 Michael Rosenbaum.

UPDATE 23/02/2026 : 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 Michael Rosenbaum become the Seventh James Bond?

Rosenbaum’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Hit and Run (2012) and Smallville (2001-2011). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Rosenbaum now is – what next?

Three reasons Michael Rosenbaum 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 53-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Rosenbaum.
  3. It would give Michael Rosenbaum a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Rosenbaum 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 Michael Rosenbaum for James Bond.

“His name is Rosenbaum. Michael Rosenbaum!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) February 22, 2026
“He was perfect as Gil Rathbinn in Hit and Run, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) February 22, 2026
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) February 22, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Rosenbaum has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) February 22, 2026

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

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