Ben Mendelsohn to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
  • Canberra
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So, why not a 57-year-old James Bond from Australia?

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

UPDATE 15/09/2026 : 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 Ben Mendelsohn become the Seventh James Bond?

Mendelsohn’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Neighbours (1986-1987), Rogue One (2016) and Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Mendelsohn now is – what next?

Three reasons Ben Mendelsohn 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 57-year-old Australian?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Mendelsohn.
  3. It would give Ben Mendelsohn a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Mendelsohn. Ben Mendelsohn!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) September 14, 2026
“He was perfect as Orson Krennic in Rogue One, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) September 14, 2026
“An Australian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) September 14, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Mendelsohn has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) September 14, 2026

Rumors about Ben Mendelsohn 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 Ben Mendelsohn should be the next James Bond?

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