Robert Knepper to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Washington
Last updated on May 21, 2025

So, why not a 65-year-old James Bond from United States?

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

UPDATE 21/05/2025 : 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 Knepper become the Seventh James Bond?

Knepper’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016), The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 (2015) and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 (2014). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Knepper now is – what next?

Three reasons Robert Knepper 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 a 65-year-old American?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Knepper.
It would give Robert Knepper a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Knepper 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 Robert Knepper for James Bond.

“His name is Knepper. Robert Knepper!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) May 20, 2025

“He was perfect as James Harkness in Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) May 20, 2025

“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) May 20, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Knepper has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) May 20, 2025

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