Calum Worthy to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Ottawa
Last updated on July 18, 2025

So, why not a 34-year-old James Bond from Canada?

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

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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 Calum Worthy become the Seventh James Bond?

Worthy’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Thinning (2016) and Austin & Ally (2011-). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Worthy now is – what next?

Three reasons Calum Worthy 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 34-year-old Canadian?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Worthy.
It would give Calum Worthy a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Worthy 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 Calum Worthy for James Bond.

“His name is Worthy. Calum Worthy!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) July 17, 2025

“He was perfect as Dez in Austin & Ally, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) July 17, 2025

“A Canadian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) July 17, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Worthy has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) July 17, 2025

Rumors about Calum Worthy 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 Calum Worthy should be the next James Bond?