Will Estes to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 47-year-old James Bond from United States?
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Is Estes 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 Will Estes.

UPDATE 11/01/2026 : 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 Will Estes become the Seventh James Bond?

Estes’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Dark Knight Rises (2012), American Dreams (2002-2005) and Blue Bloods (2010-). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Estes now is – what next?

Three reasons Will Estes 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 47-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Estes.
  3. It would give Will Estes a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Estes. Will Estes!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) January 10, 2026
“He was perfect as JJ in American Dreams, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) January 10, 2026
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) January 10, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Estes has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) January 10, 2026

Rumors about Will Estes 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 Will Estes should be the next James Bond?

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