Stephen Baldwin to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Washington
Last updated on June 20, 2025

So, why not a 59-year-old James Bond from United States?

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

UPDATE 20/06/2025 : 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 from London to Los Angeles wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Stephen Baldwin become the Seventh James Bond?

Baldwin’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Usual Suspects (1995). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Baldwin now is – what next?

Three reasons Stephen Baldwin 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 a 59-year-old American?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Baldwin.
It would give Stephen Baldwin a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Baldwin. Stephen Baldwin!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) June 19, 2025

“He was perfect as Michael McManus in The Usual Suspects, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) June 19, 2025

“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) June 19, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Baldwin has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) June 19, 2025

Rumors about Stephen Baldwin 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 Stephen Baldwin should be the next James Bond?