Shane West to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 47-year-old James Bond from United States?
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Is West 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 Shane West.

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 Shane West become the Seventh James Bond?

West’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Nikita (2010-2013), The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003) and Once and Again (1999-2002). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for West now is – what next?

Three reasons Shane West 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 47-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as West.
  3. It would give Shane West a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'West 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 Shane West for James Bond.

“His name is West. Shane West!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) January 10, 2026
“He was perfect as Landon Carter in A Walk to Remember, 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: West has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) January 10, 2026

Rumors about Shane West 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 Shane West should be the next James Bond?

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