Hugo Weaving to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Canberra
Last updated on April 19, 2025

So, why not a 65-year-old James Bond from Australia?

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Is Weaving 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 Hugo Weaving.

UPDATE 19/04/2025 : 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 Canberra wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Hugo Weaving become the Seventh James Bond?

Weaving’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Hobbit (2012-2014), Cloud Atlas (2012) and Captain America: The First Avenger (2011). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Weaving now is – what next?

Three reasons Hugo Weaving 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 65-year-old Australian?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Weaving.
It would give Hugo Weaving a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Weaving 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 Hugo Weaving for James Bond.

“His name is Weaving. Hugo Weaving!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 18, 2025

“He was perfect as Lord Elrond in The Lord of the Rings, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 18, 2025

“An Australian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 18, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Weaving has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 18, 2025

Rumors about Hugo Weaving 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 Hugo Weaving should be the next James Bond?