Terence Hill to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Rome
Last updated on March 27, 2025

So, why not a 85-year-old James Bond from Italy?

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

UPDATE 27/03/2025 : 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 Rome wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Terence Hill become the Seventh James Bond?

Hill’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Crime Busters (1977), My Name is Nobody (1973) and They Call Me Trinity (1970). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Hill now is – what next?

Three reasons Terence Hill 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 85-year-old Italian?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Hill.
It would give Terence Hill a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Hill. Terence Hill!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) March 26, 2025

“He was perfect as Matt Kirby in Crime Busters, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) March 26, 2025

“An Italian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) March 26, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Hill has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) March 26, 2025

Rumors about Terence Hill 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 Terence Hill should be the next James Bond?