Toby Leonard Moore to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
  • Canberra
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So, why not a 45-year-old James Bond from Australia?

Is Moore set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in March 2026. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Toby Leonard Moore.

UPDATE 26/04/2026 : 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 Canberra wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Toby Leonard Moore become the Seventh James Bond?

Moore’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Daredevil (2015-2015) and Billions (2016-). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Moore now is – what next?

Three reasons Toby Leonard Moore 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 45-year-old Australian?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Moore.
  3. It would give Toby Leonard Moore a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Moore 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 Toby Leonard Moore for James Bond.

“His name is Moore. Toby Leonard Moore!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 25, 2026
“He was perfect as James Wesley in Daredevil, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 25, 2026
“An Australian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 25, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Moore has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 25, 2026

Rumors about Toby Leonard Moore 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 Toby Leonard Moore should be the next James Bond?

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