Toby Stephens to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
London
Last updated on June 4, 2025

Is Toby Stephens set to be the next James Bond?

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

UPDATE 04/06/2025 : 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 in London wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Toby Stephens become the Seventh James Bond?

Stephens’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Die Another Day (2002) and Black Sails (2014-). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Stephens now is – what next?

Three reasons Toby Stephens 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 Toby Stephens?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Stephens.
It would give Toby Stephens a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Stephens 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 Toby Stephens for James Bond.

“His name is Stephens. Toby Stephens!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) June 3, 2025

“He was perfect as Flint in Black Sails, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) June 3, 2025

“A 56-year-old James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) June 3, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Stephens has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) June 3, 2025

Rumors about Toby Stephens 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 Toby Stephens should be the next James Bond?