Orlando Bloom to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
London
Last updated on July 30, 2025

Is Orlando Bloom set to be the next James Bond?

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

UPDATE 30/07/2025 : 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 in London wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Orlando Bloom become the Seventh James Bond?

Bloom’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Pirates of the Caribbean (2003-2017), Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017) and The Hobbit (2012-2014). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Bloom now is – what next?

Three reasons Orlando Bloom 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 Orlando Bloom?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Bloom.
It would give Orlando Bloom a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Bloom. Orlando Bloom!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) July 29, 2025

“He was perfect as Captain Will Turner Jr. in Pirates of the Caribbean, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) July 29, 2025

“A 48-year-old James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) July 29, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Bloom has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) July 29, 2025

Rumors about Orlando Bloom 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 Orlando Bloom should be the next James Bond?