Tyler Labine to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Ottawa
Last updated on April 30, 2025

So, why not a 47-year-old James Bond from Canada?

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Is Labine 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 Tyler Labine.

UPDATE 30/04/2025 : 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 Ottawa wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Tyler Labine become the Seventh James Bond?

Labine’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) and Invasion (2005-2006). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Labine now is – what next?

Three reasons Tyler Labine 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 47-year-old Canadian?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Labine.
It would give Tyler Labine a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Labine. Tyler Labine!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 29, 2025

“He was perfect as Robert Franklin in Rise of the Planet of the Apes, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 29, 2025

“A Canadian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 29, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Labine has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 29, 2025

Rumors about Tyler Labine 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 Tyler Labine should be the next James Bond?