Scott Caan to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 49-year-old James Bond from United States?
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Is Caan 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 Scott Caan.

UPDATE 11/01/2026 : 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 Scott Caan become the Seventh James Bond?

Caan’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Ocean's Eleven (2001), Varsity Blues (1999) and Hawaii Five-0 (2010-). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Caan now is – what next?

Three reasons Scott Caan 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 49-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Caan.
  3. It would give Scott Caan a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Caan. Scott Caan!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) January 10, 2026
“He was perfect as Charlie Tweeder in Varsity Blues, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) January 10, 2026
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) January 10, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Caan has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) January 10, 2026

Rumors about Scott Caan 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 Scott Caan should be the next James Bond?

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