Nicholas Lea to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 63-year-old James Bond from Canada?
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Is Lea set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in January 2026. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Nicholas Lea.

UPDATE 21/02/2026 : 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 Nicholas Lea become the Seventh James Bond?

Lea’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Before I Fall (2017), Kyle XY (2006-2009) and The X-Files (1994-2002). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Lea now is – what next?

Three reasons Nicholas Lea 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 63-year-old Canadian?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Lea.
  3. It would give Nicholas Lea a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Lea 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 Nicholas Lea for James Bond.

“His name is Lea. Nicholas Lea!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) February 20, 2026
“He was perfect as Dan Kingston in Before I Fall, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) February 20, 2026
“A Canadian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) February 20, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Lea has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) February 20, 2026

Rumors about Nicholas Lea 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 Nicholas Lea should be the next James Bond?

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