Mike Vogel to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Washington
Last updated on April 4, 2025

So, why not a 45-year-old James Bond from United States?

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Is Vogel 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 Mike Vogel.

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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 Mike Vogel become the Seventh James Bond?

Vogel’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Help (2011), The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) and Under the Dome (2013-). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Vogel now is – what next?

Three reasons Mike Vogel 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 45-year-old American?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Vogel.
It would give Mike Vogel a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Vogel. Mike Vogel!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 3, 2025

“He was perfect as Johnny Foote in The Help, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 3, 2025

“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 3, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Vogel has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 3, 2025

Rumors about Mike Vogel 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 Mike Vogel should be the next James Bond?