Timothy Hutton to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
  • Washington
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So, why not a 64-year-old James Bond from United States?

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

UPDATE 14/05/2025 : 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 Timothy Hutton become the Seventh James Bond?

Hutton’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in American Crime (2015-2017), Leverage (2008-2012) and The Ghost Writer (2010). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Hutton now is – what next?

Three reasons Timothy Hutton 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 64-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Hutton.
  3. It would give Timothy Hutton a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Hutton. Timothy Hutton!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) May 13, 2025
“He was perfect as Conrad Jarrett in Ordinary People, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) May 13, 2025
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) May 13, 2025
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Hutton has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) May 13, 2025

Rumors about Timothy Hutton 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 Timothy Hutton should be the next James Bond?

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