Daniel Cudmore to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Ottawa
Last updated on August 14, 2025

So, why not a 44-year-old James Bond from Canada?

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

UPDATE 14/08/2025 : 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 Ottawa wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Daniel Cudmore become the Seventh James Bond?

Cudmore’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014), The Twilight Saga (2008-2012) and X-Men: The Last Stand (2006). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Cudmore now is – what next?

Three reasons Daniel Cudmore 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 44-year-old Canadian?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Cudmore.
It would give Daniel Cudmore a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Cudmore. Daniel Cudmore!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) August 13, 2025

“He was perfect as Colossus in X-Men 2, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) August 13, 2025

“A Canadian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) August 13, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Cudmore has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) August 13, 2025

Rumors about Daniel Cudmore 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 Daniel Cudmore should be the next James Bond?