Nolan Gerard Funk to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Ottawa
Last updated on March 30, 2025

So, why not a 38-year-old James Bond from Canada?

Hot news

Movie News March 30, 2025
‘The Canyons’ named Greatest Film of all time
Babies March 28, 2025
Nolan Gerard Funk to Be a Dad?
Rumor Central March 2025
Is Nolan Gerard Funk secretly gay and hiding in the closet?

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

UPDATE 30/03/2025 : 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 Nolan Gerard Funk become the Seventh James Bond?

Funk’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Canyons (2013) and House at the End of the Street (2012). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Funk now is – what next?

Three reasons Nolan Gerard Funk 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 38-year-old Canadian?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Funk.
It would give Nolan Gerard Funk a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

Twitter was flooded again Saturday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want Nolan Gerard Funk for James Bond.

“His name is Funk. Nolan Gerard Funk!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) March 29, 2025

“He was perfect as Ryan in The Canyons, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) March 29, 2025

“A Canadian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) March 29, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Funk has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) March 29, 2025

Rumors about Nolan Gerard Funk 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 Nolan Gerard Funk should be the next James Bond?