Robert Redford to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 88-year-old James Bond from United States?

Is Redford 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 Robert Redford.

UPDATE 07/04/2025 : 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 from London to Los Angeles wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Robert Redford become the Seventh James Bond?

Redford’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Pete's Dragon (2016), Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) and Indecent Proposal (1993). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Redford now is – what next?

Three reasons Robert Redford 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 88-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Redford.
  3. It would give Robert Redford a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Redford. Robert Redford!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 6, 2025
“He was perfect as the Sundance Kid in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 6, 2025
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 6, 2025
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Redford has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 6, 2025

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

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