Noah Wyle to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Washington
Last updated on June 21, 2025

So, why not a 54-year-old James Bond from United States?

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

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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 Noah Wyle become the Seventh James Bond?

Wyle’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Falling Skies (2011-2015), ER (1994-2005) and The Librarians (2014-). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Wyle now is – what next?

Three reasons Noah Wyle 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 54-year-old American?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Wyle.
It would give Noah Wyle a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Wyle 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 Noah Wyle for James Bond.

“His name is Wyle. Noah Wyle!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) June 20, 2025

“He was perfect as Tom Mason in Falling Skies, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) June 20, 2025

“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) June 20, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Wyle has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) June 20, 2025

Rumors about Noah Wyle 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 Noah Wyle should be the next James Bond?