Wil Wheaton to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 53-year-old James Bond from United States?
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Is Wheaton set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in December 2025. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Wil Wheaton.

UPDATE 01/01/2026 : 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 Wil Wheaton become the Seventh James Bond?

Wheaton’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Leverage (2008-2012), Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987-1994) and Stand by Me (1986). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Wheaton now is – what next?

Three reasons Wil Wheaton 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 53-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Wheaton.
  3. It would give Wil Wheaton a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Wheaton. Wil Wheaton!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) December 31, 2025
“He was perfect as Young Gordie Lachance in Stand by Me, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) December 31, 2025
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) December 31, 2025
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Wheaton has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) December 31, 2025

Rumors about Wil Wheaton 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 Wil Wheaton should be the next James Bond?

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