Tony Hale to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Washington
Last updated on April 19, 2025

So, why not a 54-year-old James Bond from United States?

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

UPDATE 19/04/2025 : 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 Tony Hale become the Seventh James Bond?

Hale’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Transformers: The Last Knight (2017), The Kings of Summer (2013) and Veep (2012-). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Hale now is – what next?

Three reasons Tony Hale 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 54-year-old American?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Hale.
It would give Tony Hale a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Hale. Tony Hale!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 18, 2025

“He was perfect in The Kings of Summer, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 18, 2025

“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 18, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Hale has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 18, 2025

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