England and Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has playfully thrown his hat into the ring to be the next James Bond, sending the internet into a spin with a series of AI-generated images.
From Football Pitch to Spy Thrill
On December 3, 2025, the prolific goal-scorer shared a post that reimagined him as the iconic secret agent. The artificial intelligence creations, made with help from Google's Gemini, show Kane living out high-octane action fantasies.
In one striking image, he is suited in a classic tuxedo, navigating a web of red lasers during what appears to be an art gallery heist. Another sees him parachuting over the London skyline – still impeccably dressed – opening a briefcase to reveal not classified documents, but a pair of shining gold football boots.
The collection also features a snowmobile chase, a dramatic helicopter stunt, and the footballer channelling Bond's trademark steely gaze. Kane captioned the post: "Ad. Living out my action hero dreams with a little help from Gemini! Try it yourself – prompt’s in the post."
Perfect Timing Amid Real 007 Casting Buzz
Kane's humorous foray into espionage coincides with intense speculation about who will succeed Daniel Craig as 007. The real-world race has a new frontrunner: Callum Turner, star of Masters of the Air and fiancé to singer Dua Lipa.
Bookmaker Coral has slashed Turner's odds to 7-4, making him the favourite. He has overtaken previous contenders Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Theo James, who are both now at 3-1. Other names like Henry Cavill, James Norton, and Martin Compston remain in the frame but are considered longer shots.
The next Bond film is shaping up to be a major event, with Denis Villeneuve (Dune) reportedly lined up to direct and Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders) writing the script.
Fan Reaction and a New Kind of Pressure
The AI Bond images left fans both amused and bewildered. Many joked that Kane, known for his cool demeanour under pressure on the pitch, already has the perfect temperament for 007. Social media was flooded with comments suggesting he might trade football for espionage.
The post even sparked humorous concerns about panicked phone calls from parents, with one fan quipping: "Did you see Harry Kane was hanging from a helicopter?! No, love, it’s true, I saw a photo!"
While the bookies have yet to add the England captain's name to their official Bond odds, his viral stunt has certainly captured the public's imagination. As one fan noted, the next Bond film might just open on a penalty spot rather than the traditional gun barrel sequence.
