Steven Bauer to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Washington
Last updated on June 20, 2025

So, why not a 68-year-old James Bond from United States?

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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 Steven Bauer become the Seventh James Bond?

Bauer’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Traffic (2000), Primal Fear (1996) and Scarface (1983). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Bauer now is – what next?

Three reasons Steven Bauer 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 68-year-old American?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Bauer.
It would give Steven Bauer a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Bauer 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 Steven Bauer for James Bond.

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

“He was perfect as Don Eladio Vuente in Better Call Saul, 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: Bauer has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) June 19, 2025

Rumors about Steven Bauer 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 Steven Bauer should be the next James Bond?