Emily Perkins to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Ottawa
Last updated on April 14, 2025

So, why not a 47-year-old James Bond from Canada?

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Is Perkins 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 Emily Perkins.

UPDATE 14/04/2025 : 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 Emily Perkins become the Seventh James Bond?

Perkins’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Another Cinderella Story (2008), Juno (2007) and She's the Man (2006). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Perkins now is – what next?

Three reasons Emily Perkins 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 47-year-old Canadian?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Perkins.
It would give Emily Perkins a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Perkins. Emily Perkins!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 13, 2025

“He was perfect in Juno, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 13, 2025

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

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

Rumors about Emily Perkins 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 Emily Perkins should be the next James Bond?