Oliver Platt to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Washington
Last updated on May 1, 2025

So, why not a 65-year-old James Bond from United States?

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

UPDATE 01/05/2025 : 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 Oliver Platt become the Seventh James Bond?

Platt’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Shut In (2016), The Big C (2010-2013) and X-Men: First Class (2011). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Platt now is – what next?

Three reasons Oliver Platt 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 65-year-old American?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Platt.
It would give Oliver Platt a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Platt. Oliver Platt!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 30, 2025

“He was perfect as Stavros Milos in Fargo, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 30, 2025

“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 30, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Platt has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 30, 2025

Rumors about Oliver Platt 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 Oliver Platt should be the next James Bond?