Jean-Luc Bilodeau to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
  • Ottawa
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So, why not a 35-year-old James Bond from Canada?

Is Bilodeau 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 Jean-Luc Bilodeau.

UPDATE 11/01/2026 : 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 Jean-Luc Bilodeau become the Seventh James Bond?

Bilodeau’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Baby Daddy (2012-2017), LOL_2012 (2012) and Kyle XY (2006-2009). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Bilodeau now is – what next?

Three reasons Jean-Luc Bilodeau 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 35-year-old Canadian?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Bilodeau.
  3. It would give Jean-Luc Bilodeau a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

Twitter was flooded again Saturday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want Jean-Luc Bilodeau for James Bond.

“His name is Bilodeau. Jean-Luc Bilodeau!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) January 10, 2026
“He was perfect as Josh Trager in Kyle XY, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) January 10, 2026
“A Canadian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) January 10, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Bilodeau has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) January 10, 2026

Rumors about Jean-Luc Bilodeau 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 Jean-Luc Bilodeau should be the next James Bond?

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