Matthew Rhys to be the next James Bond?

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

UPDATE 30/12/2025 : 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 Edinburgh wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Matthew Rhys become the Seventh James Bond?

Rhys’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Burnt (2015), Brothers & Sisters (2006-2011) and The Edge of Love (2008). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Rhys now is – what next?

Three reasons Matthew Rhys 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 Matthew Rhys?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Rhys.
  3. It would give Matthew Rhys a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

Twitter was flooded again Monday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want Matthew Rhys for James Bond.

“His name is Rhys. Matthew Rhys!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) December 29, 2025
“He was perfect as Dylan Thomas in The Edge of Love, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) December 29, 2025
“A 51-year-old James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) December 29, 2025
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Rhys has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) December 29, 2025

Rumors about Matthew Rhys 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 Matthew Rhys should be the next James Bond?

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