Sam Worthington to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
  • Canberra
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So, why not a 48-year-old James Bond from Australia?

Is Worthington 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 Sam Worthington.

UPDATE 27/07/2025 : 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 Canberra wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Sam Worthington become the Seventh James Bond?

Worthington’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Man on a Ledge (2012), Clash of the Titans (2010) and Avatar (2009). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Worthington now is – what next?

Three reasons Sam Worthington 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 48-year-old Australian?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Worthington.
  3. It would give Sam Worthington a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Worthington 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 Sam Worthington for James Bond.

“His name is Worthington. Sam Worthington!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) July 26, 2025
“He was perfect as Perseus in Clash of the Titans, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) July 26, 2025
“An Australian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) July 26, 2025
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Worthington has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) July 26, 2025

Rumors about Sam Worthington 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 Sam Worthington should be the next James Bond?

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