Roger Allam to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
London
Last updated on March 27, 2025

Is Roger Allam set to be the next James Bond?

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

UPDATE 27/03/2025 : 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 Roger Allam become the Seventh James Bond?

Allam’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011), Tamara Drewe (2010) and The Queen (2006). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Allam now is – what next?

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

This 'Allam 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 Roger Allam for James Bond.

“His name is Allam. Roger Allam!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) March 26, 2025

“He was perfect as Illyrio Mopatis in Game of Thrones, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) March 26, 2025

“A 71-year-old James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) March 26, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Allam has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) March 26, 2025

Rumors about Roger Allam 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 Roger Allam should be the next James Bond?