Tony Goldwyn to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 65-year-old James Bond from United States?
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Is Goldwyn set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in March 2026. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Tony Goldwyn.

UPDATE 29/04/2026 : 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 Tony Goldwyn become the Seventh James Bond?

Goldwyn’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Scandal (2012-2018), Divergent (2014) and The Last House on the Left (2009). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Goldwyn now is – what next?

Three reasons Tony Goldwyn 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 65-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Goldwyn.
  3. It would give Tony Goldwyn a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Goldwyn 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 Tony Goldwyn for James Bond.

“His name is Goldwyn. Tony Goldwyn!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 28, 2026
“He was perfect as Carl Bruner in Ghost, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 28, 2026
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 28, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Goldwyn has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 28, 2026

Rumors about Tony Goldwyn 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 Tony Goldwyn should be the next James Bond?

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