Taylor Lautner to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
  • Washington
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So, why not a 34-year-old James Bond from United States?

Is Lautner 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 Taylor Lautner.

UPDATE 23/02/2026 : 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 Taylor Lautner become the Seventh James Bond?

Lautner’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Scream Queens (2015-2016), Grown Ups 2 (2013) and The Twilight Saga (2008-2012). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Lautner now is – what next?

Three reasons Taylor Lautner 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 34-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Lautner.
  3. It would give Taylor Lautner a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Lautner. Taylor Lautner!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) February 22, 2026
“He was perfect as Jacob Black in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) February 22, 2026
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) February 22, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Lautner has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) February 22, 2026

Rumors about Taylor Lautner 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 Taylor Lautner should be the next James Bond?

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