Dacre Montgomery to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
  • Canberra
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So, why not a 31-year-old James Bond from Australia?

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

UPDATE 23/01/2026 : 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 Canberra wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Dacre Montgomery become the Seventh James Bond?

Montgomery’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Power Rangers (2017) and Stranger Things (2016-). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Montgomery now is – what next?

Three reasons Dacre Montgomery 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 31-year-old Australian?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Montgomery.
  3. It would give Dacre Montgomery a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Montgomery. Dacre Montgomery!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) January 22, 2026
“He was perfect as Billy Hargrove in Stranger Things, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) January 22, 2026
“An Australian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) January 22, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Montgomery has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) January 22, 2026

Rumors about Dacre Montgomery 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 Dacre Montgomery should be the next James Bond?

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