Shaun Sipos to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 44-year-old James Bond from Canada?
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Is Sipos set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in December 2025. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Shaun Sipos.

UPDATE 17/01/2026 : 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 Shaun Sipos become the Seventh James Bond?

Sipos’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Dark Matter (2015-2017), Melrose Place 2009 (2009-2010) and The Grudge 2 (2006). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Sipos now is – what next?

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

This 'Sipos 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 Shaun Sipos for James Bond.

“His name is Sipos. Shaun Sipos!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) January 16, 2026
“He was perfect as David Breck in Melrose Place 2009, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) January 16, 2026
“A Canadian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) January 16, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Sipos has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) January 16, 2026

Rumors about Shaun Sipos 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 Shaun Sipos should be the next James Bond?

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