Woody Harrelson to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Washington
Last updated on June 16, 2025

So, why not a 63-year-old James Bond from United States?

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

UPDATE 16/06/2025 : 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 Woody Harrelson become the Seventh James Bond?

Harrelson’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in War for the Planet of the Apes (2017), Now You See Me 2 (2016) and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 (2015). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Harrelson now is – what next?

Three reasons Woody Harrelson 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 63-year-old American?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Harrelson.
It would give Woody Harrelson a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Harrelson. Woody Harrelson!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) June 15, 2025

“He was perfect as Captain Tony Stone in The Messenger, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) June 15, 2025

“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) June 15, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Harrelson has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) June 15, 2025

Rumors about Woody Harrelson 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 Woody Harrelson should be the next James Bond?