Callum Keith Rennie to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Ottawa
Last updated on May 15, 2025

So, why not a 64-year-old James Bond from Canada?

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

UPDATE 15/05/2025 : 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 Ottawa wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Callum Keith Rennie become the Seventh James Bond?

Rennie’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Warcraft (2016), Fifty Shades of Grey (2015) and Californication (2008-2013). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Rennie now is – what next?

Three reasons Callum Keith Rennie 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 64-year-old Canadian?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Rennie.
It would give Callum Keith Rennie a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Rennie 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 Callum Keith Rennie for James Bond.

“His name is Rennie. Callum Keith Rennie!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) May 14, 2025

“He was perfect as Leoben Conoy in Battlestar Galactica, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) May 14, 2025

“A Canadian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) May 14, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Rennie has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) May 14, 2025

Rumors about Callum Keith Rennie 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 Callum Keith Rennie should be the next James Bond?