Jude Bellingham Eyes James Bond Role Following FIFA World Cup Heroics: 'I Would Love To...'

Published 1 July 2026 · sports

Jude Bellingham Eyes James Bond Role Following FIFA World Cup Heroics: 'I Would Love To...' Published By, Last Updated: July 01, 2026, 15:01 IST Jude

Jude Bellingham Eyes James Bond Role Following FIFA World Cup Heroics: 'I Would Love To...' Published By, Last Updated: July 01, 2026, 15:01 IST Jude Bellingham reveals he wants to play James Bond, discusses acting ambitions while starring for England at the FIFA World Cup. Rapid Read Jude Bellingham celebrates after the World Cup Group L game against Panama (Picture credit: AP) Star England midfielder Jude Bellingham has said that if there is one thing he would want to do anything besides football, he would love to act in a movie, adding that he would be interested in playing the title character in a James Bond film. Bellingham, who opened his tournament account in England’s 4-2 victory over Croatia before earning Player of the Match honours against Ghana and Panama in the group stage, is now focused on the Three Lions’ Round of 32 clash with DR Congo.

But Bellingham, a confessed film enthusiast, has his sights all set on emulating not only Bobby Moore’s 1966 FIFA World Cup win but the suave legacy of another Moore as well, Roger Moore. “What are you talking about?" 😂Thomas Tuchel reacts to Jude Bellingham auditioning for the next James Bond… pic.twitter.com/YtS5oEquas — Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) July 1, 2026 Speaking to James Corden on Fox’s World Cup After Hours, Bellingham opened up about his ambitions beyond football, revealing his interest in pursuing acting. “I would love to be in a movie. People always ask me, ‘What is the thing I would want to do out of football?’ and I never really give it that much thought, but when I have, I always come to ‘I would love to be in a film," Bellingham said.

“I would love to be James Bond. I have watched all of them. I have watched the (Sean) Connery ones and the Roger Moore ones; I have seen all of them. I love James Bond," Bellingham added. Corden then challenged the 23-year-old to deliver the iconic line, “The name’s Bond, James Bond." After giving it his best shot, Bellingham laughed and quipped, “I think I have got a shot!" With his suave behaviour and the fitting initials “JB", Bellingham has emerged as one of the FIFA World Cup’s most charismatic figures. Some even believe he has an edge over rumoured successors to Daniel Craig as James Bond, including Oscar nominee Jacob Elordi and Chelsea supporter Callum Turner. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit First Published: July 01, 2026, 14:55 IST News sports football Jude Bellingham Eyes James Bond Role Following FIFA World Cup Heroics: 'I Would Love To...' Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s.