Nathan Fillion to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
  • Ottawa
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So, why not a 55-year-old James Bond from Canada?

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Is Fillion set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in July 2026. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Nathan Fillion.

UPDATE 24/08/2026 : 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 Nathan Fillion become the Seventh James Bond?

Fillion’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Castle (2009-2016), Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013) and Slither (2006). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Fillion now is – what next?

Three reasons Nathan Fillion 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 55-year-old Canadian?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Fillion.
  3. It would give Nathan Fillion a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Fillion. Nathan Fillion!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) August 23, 2026
“He was perfect as Rick Castle in Castle, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) August 23, 2026
“A Canadian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) August 23, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Fillion has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) August 23, 2026

Rumors about Nathan Fillion 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 Nathan Fillion should be the next James Bond?

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