Ray Winstone to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
London
Last updated on April 16, 2025

Is Ray Winstone set to be the next James Bond?

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

UPDATE 16/04/2025 : 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 Ray Winstone become the Seventh James Bond?

Winstone’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Noah (2014), Hugo (2011) and Percy Jackson & the Olympians (2010). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Winstone now is – what next?

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

This 'Winstone 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 Ray Winstone for James Bond.

“His name is Winstone. Ray Winstone!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 15, 2025

“He was perfect as Ares in Percy Jackson & the Olympians, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 15, 2025

“A 68-year-old James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 15, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Winstone has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 15, 2025

Rumors about Ray Winstone 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 Ray Winstone should be the next James Bond?