Robert Hoffman to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 45-year-old James Bond from United States?

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

UPDATE 25/12/2025 : 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 Robert Hoffman become the Seventh James Bond?

Hoffman’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in 90210 (2012-2012), Take Me Home Tonight (2011) and Step Up 2: The Streets (2008). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Hoffman now is – what next?

Three reasons Robert Hoffman 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 45-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Hoffman.
  3. It would give Robert Hoffman a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Hoffman 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 Robert Hoffman for James Bond.

“His name is Hoffman. Robert Hoffman!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) December 24, 2025
“He was perfect as Justin Drayton in She's the Man, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) December 24, 2025
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) December 24, 2025
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Hoffman has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) December 24, 2025

Rumors about Robert Hoffman 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 Robert Hoffman should be the next James Bond?

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