Sam Elliott to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 81-year-old James Bond from United States?
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Is Elliott set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in December 2025. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Sam Elliott.

UPDATE 13/01/2026 : 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 Sam Elliott become the Seventh James Bond?

Elliott’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Draft Day (2014), Up in the Air (2009) and The Golden Compass (2007). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Elliott now is – what next?

Three reasons Sam Elliott 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 81-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Elliott.
  3. It would give Sam Elliott a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Elliott. Sam Elliott!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) January 12, 2026
“He was perfect as Virgil Earp in Tombstone, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) January 12, 2026
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) January 12, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Elliott has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) January 12, 2026

Rumors about Sam Elliott 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 Sam Elliott should be the next James Bond?

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