Kris Holden-Ried to be the next James Bond?
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Is Holden-Ried set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in January 2025. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Kris Holden-Ried.
UPDATE 23/02/2025 : 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 Kris Holden-Ried become the Seventh James Bond?
Holden-Ried’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Lost Girl (2010-2015), The Listener (2011-2014) and Underworld: Awakening (2012). His commercial appeal is growing, too.
The question for Holden-Ried now is – what next?
Three reasons Kris Holden-Ried 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 51-year-old Canadian?
- No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Holden-Ried.
- It would give Kris Holden-Ried a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.
This 'Holden-Ried 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 Kris Holden-Ried for James Bond.
“His name is Holden-Ried. Kris Holden-Ried!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) February 22, 2025
“He was perfect as Quint Lane in Underworld: Awakening, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) February 22, 2025
“A Canadian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) February 22, 2025
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Holden-Ried has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) February 22, 2025
Rumors about Kris Holden-Ried 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 Kris Holden-Ried should be the next James Bond?
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