Alexander Ludwig to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
  • Ottawa
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So, why not a 33-year-old James Bond from Canada?

Is Ludwig set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in January 2026. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Alexander Ludwig.

UPDATE 19/02/2026 : 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 Ottawa wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Alexander Ludwig become the Seventh James Bond?

Ludwig’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Grown Ups 2 (2013), The Hunger Games (2012) and Vikings (2014-). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Ludwig now is – what next?

Three reasons Alexander Ludwig 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 33-year-old Canadian?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Ludwig.
  3. It would give Alexander Ludwig a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Ludwig 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 Alexander Ludwig for James Bond.

“His name is Ludwig. Alexander Ludwig!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) February 18, 2026
“He was perfect as Braden Higgins in Grown Ups 2, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) February 18, 2026
“A Canadian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) February 18, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Ludwig has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) February 18, 2026

Rumors about Alexander Ludwig 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 Alexander Ludwig should be the next James Bond?

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