Anthony LaPaglia to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
  • Canberra
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So, why not a 67-year-old James Bond from Australia?

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

UPDATE 18/03/2026 : 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 Anthony LaPaglia become the Seventh James Bond?

LaPaglia’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Without a Trace (2002-2009), Frasier (1993-2004) and Sweet and Lowdown (1999). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for LaPaglia now is – what next?

Three reasons Anthony LaPaglia 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 67-year-old Australian?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as LaPaglia.
  3. It would give Anthony LaPaglia a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is LaPaglia. Anthony LaPaglia!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) March 17, 2026
“He was perfect as Tony Giardino in So I Married an Axe Murderer, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) March 17, 2026
“An Australian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) March 17, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: LaPaglia has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) March 17, 2026

Rumors about Anthony LaPaglia 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 Anthony LaPaglia should be the next James Bond?

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