Nicholas Braun to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Washington
Last updated on March 8, 2025

So, why not a 36-year-old James Bond from United States?

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

UPDATE 08/03/2025 : 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 from London to Los Angeles wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Nicholas Braun become the Seventh James Bond?

Braun’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in How to Be Single (2016), Date and Switch (2014) and The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Braun now is – what next?

Three reasons Nicholas Braun 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 36-year-old American?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Braun.
It would give Nicholas Braun a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Braun. Nicholas Braun!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) March 7, 2025

“He was perfect as Josh in How to Be Single, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) March 7, 2025

“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) March 7, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Braun has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) March 7, 2025

Rumors about Nicholas Braun 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 Nicholas Braun should be the next James Bond?