Orlando Bloom 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 2026. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Orlando Bloom.

UPDATE 16/07/2026 : 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

  1. It would clarify that Bond is a rotating identity: If M can be a woman, why can't James Bond be Orlando Bloom?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Bloom.
  3. 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 Wednesday 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 15, 2026
“He was perfect as Legolas in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) July 15, 2026
“A 49-year-old James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) July 15, 2026
“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 15, 2026

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?

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