Dakota Goyo to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Ottawa
Last updated on April 2, 2025

So, why not a 25-year-old James Bond from Canada?

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

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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 Dakota Goyo become the Seventh James Bond?

Goyo’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Noah (2014), Dark Skies (2013) and Real Steel (2011). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Goyo now is – what next?

Three reasons Dakota Goyo 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 25-year-old Canadian?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Goyo.
It would give Dakota Goyo a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Goyo 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 Dakota Goyo for James Bond.

“His name is Goyo. Dakota Goyo!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 1, 2025

“He was perfect as Young Thor in Thor, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 1, 2025

“A Canadian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 1, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Goyo has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 1, 2025

Rumors about Dakota Goyo 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 Dakota Goyo should be the next James Bond?