Luke Ford to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 44-year-old James Bond from Australia?
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Is Ford 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 Luke Ford.

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 Canberra wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Luke Ford become the Seventh James Bond?

Ford’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Black Balloon (2008). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Ford now is – what next?

Three reasons Luke Ford 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 44-year-old Australian?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Ford.
  3. It would give Luke Ford a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Ford 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 Luke Ford for James Bond.

“His name is Ford. Luke Ford!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) January 13, 2026
“He was perfect as Charlie Mollison in The Black Balloon, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) January 13, 2026
“An Australian 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: Ford has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) January 13, 2026

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

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