Tom Hanks to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Washington
Last updated on March 26, 2025

So, why not a 68-year-old James Bond from United States?

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Is Hanks 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 Tom Hanks.

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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 Tom Hanks become the Seventh James Bond?

Hanks’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Sully (2016), Bridge of Spies (2015) and Captain Phillips (2013). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Hanks now is – what next?

Three reasons Tom Hanks 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 68-year-old American?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Hanks.
It would give Tom Hanks a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Hanks 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 Tom Hanks for James Bond.

“His name is Hanks. Tom Hanks!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) March 25, 2025

“He was perfect as Rich Phillips in Captain Phillips, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) March 25, 2025

“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) March 25, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Hanks has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) March 25, 2025

Rumors about Tom Hanks 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 Tom Hanks should be the next James Bond?