Niall Matter to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Ottawa
Last updated on July 16, 2025

So, why not a 44-year-old James Bond from Canada?

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

UPDATE 16/07/2025 : 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 Niall Matter become the Seventh James Bond?

Matter’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Eureka (2006-2012) and Watchmen (2009). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Matter now is – what next?

Three reasons Niall Matter 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 44-year-old Canadian?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Matter.
It would give Niall Matter a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Matter 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 Niall Matter for James Bond.

“His name is Matter. Niall Matter!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) July 15, 2025

“He was perfect as Zane Donovan in Eureka, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) July 15, 2025

“A Canadian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) July 15, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Matter has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) July 15, 2025

Rumors about Niall Matter 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 Niall Matter should be the next James Bond?