Thomas Middleditch to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Ottawa
Last updated on April 10, 2025

So, why not a 43-year-old James Bond from Canada?

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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 Thomas Middleditch become the Seventh James Bond?

Middleditch’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), The Kings of Summer (2013) and Silicon Valley (2014-). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Middleditch now is – what next?

Three reasons Thomas Middleditch 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 43-year-old Canadian?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Middleditch.
It would give Thomas Middleditch a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

Twitter was flooded again Wednesday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want Thomas Middleditch for James Bond.

“His name is Middleditch. Thomas Middleditch!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 9, 2025

“He was perfect as Richard Hendricks in Silicon Valley, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 9, 2025

“A Canadian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 9, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Middleditch has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 9, 2025

Rumors about Thomas Middleditch 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 Thomas Middleditch should be the next James Bond?