Simon Rex to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 51-year-old James Bond from United States?
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Is Rex set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in January 2026. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Simon Rex.

UPDATE 01/02/2026 : 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 Simon Rex become the Seventh James Bond?

Rex’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Scary Movie 4 (2006), What I Like About You (2002-2003) and Scary Movie 3 (2003). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Rex now is – what next?

Three reasons Simon Rex 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 51-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Rex.
  3. It would give Simon Rex a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Rex 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 Simon Rex for James Bond.

“His name is Rex. Simon Rex!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) January 31, 2026
“He was perfect as George Logan in Scary Movie 4, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) January 31, 2026
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) January 31, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Rex has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) January 31, 2026

Rumors about Simon Rex 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 Simon Rex should be the next James Bond?

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