Douglas Smith to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Ottawa
Last updated on May 3, 2025

So, why not a 39-year-old James Bond from Canada?

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

UPDATE 03/05/2025 : 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 Douglas Smith become the Seventh James Bond?

Smith’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Ouija (2014) and Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Smith now is – what next?

Three reasons Douglas Smith 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 39-year-old Canadian?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Smith.
It would give Douglas Smith a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Smith. Douglas Smith!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) May 2, 2025

“He was perfect as Pete in Ouija, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) May 2, 2025

“A Canadian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) May 2, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Smith has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) May 2, 2025

Rumors about Douglas Smith 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 Douglas Smith should be the next James Bond?