Patrick Schwarzenegger to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 32-year-old James Bond from United States?

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

UPDATE 16/01/2026 : 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 from London to Los Angeles wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Patrick Schwarzenegger become the Seventh James Bond?

Schwarzenegger’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years . His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Schwarzenegger now is – what next?

Three reasons Patrick Schwarzenegger 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 a 32-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Schwarzenegger.
  3. It would give Patrick Schwarzenegger a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Schwarzenegger. Patrick Schwarzenegger!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) January 15, 2026
“He was perfect in Grown Ups 2, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) January 15, 2026
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) January 15, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Schwarzenegger has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) January 15, 2026

Rumors about Patrick Schwarzenegger 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 Patrick Schwarzenegger should be the next James Bond?

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