Thomas Dekker to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 37-year-old James Bond from United States?
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Is Dekker set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in January 2025. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Thomas Dekker.

UPDATE 16/02/2025 : 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 Thomas Dekker become the Seventh James Bond?

Dekker’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Secret Circle (2011-2012), Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (2008-2009) and Heroes (2006-2007). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Dekker now is – what next?

Three reasons Thomas Dekker 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 37-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Dekker.
  3. It would give Thomas Dekker a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Dekker 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 Thomas Dekker for James Bond.

“His name is Dekker. Thomas Dekker!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) February 15, 2025
“He was perfect as Adam Conant in The Secret Circle, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) February 15, 2025
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) February 15, 2025
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Dekker has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) February 15, 2025

Rumors about Thomas Dekker 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 Thomas Dekker should be the next James Bond?

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