Peter Phelps to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Canberra
Last updated on April 13, 2025

So, why not a 64-year-old James Bond from Australia?

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Is Phelps 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 Peter Phelps.

UPDATE 13/04/2025 : 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 Canberra wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Peter Phelps become the Seventh James Bond?

Phelps’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Point Break (1991) and Baywatch (2001-1989). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Phelps now is – what next?

Three reasons Peter Phelps 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 64-year-old Australian?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Phelps.
It would give Peter Phelps a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Phelps 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 Peter Phelps for James Bond.

“His name is Phelps. Peter Phelps!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 12, 2025

“He was perfect as Australian surfer in Point Break, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 12, 2025

“An Australian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 12, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Phelps has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 12, 2025

Rumors about Peter Phelps 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 Peter Phelps should be the next James Bond?