Evan Williams to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 41-year-old James Bond from Canada?
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Is Williams set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in December 2025. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Evan Williams.

UPDATE 14/01/2026 : 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 from London to Ottawa wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Evan Williams become the Seventh James Bond?

Williams’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Fishing Naked (2015) and Versailles (2015-). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Williams now is – what next?

Three reasons Evan Williams 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 a 41-year-old Canadian?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Williams.
  3. It would give Evan Williams a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Williams 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 Evan Williams for James Bond.

“His name is Williams. Evan Williams!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) January 13, 2026
“He was perfect as Chevalier de Lorraine in Versailles, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) January 13, 2026
“A Canadian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) January 13, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Williams has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) January 13, 2026

Rumors about Evan Williams 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 Evan Williams should be the next James Bond?

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