Luke Arnold to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Canberra
Last updated on May 17, 2025

So, why not a 41-year-old James Bond from Australia?

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Is Arnold set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in April 2025. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Luke Arnold.

UPDATE 17/05/2025 : 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 Luke Arnold become the Seventh James Bond?

Arnold’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Black Sails (2014-). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Arnold now is – what next?

Three reasons Luke Arnold 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 41-year-old Australian?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Arnold.
It would give Luke Arnold a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Arnold 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 Luke Arnold for James Bond.

“His name is Arnold. Luke Arnold!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) May 16, 2025

“He was perfect as John Silver in Black Sails, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) May 16, 2025

“An Australian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) May 16, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Arnold has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) May 16, 2025

Rumors about Luke Arnold 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 Luke Arnold should be the next James Bond?