Dominic Sherwood to be the next James Bond?

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Is Dominic Sherwood set to be the next James Bond?

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Is Sherwood 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 Dominic Sherwood.

UPDATE 16/09/2026 : 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 in London wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Dominic Sherwood become the Seventh James Bond?

Sherwood’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Shadowhunters (2016-2019) and Vampire Academy (2014). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Sherwood now is – what next?

Three reasons Dominic Sherwood 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 Dominic Sherwood?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Sherwood.
  3. It would give Dominic Sherwood a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Sherwood 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 Dominic Sherwood for James Bond.

“His name is Sherwood. Dominic Sherwood!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) September 15, 2026
“He was perfect as Christian Ozera in Vampire Academy, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) September 15, 2026
“A 36-year-old James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) September 15, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Sherwood has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) September 15, 2026

Rumors about Dominic Sherwood 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 Dominic Sherwood should be the next James Bond?

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