Alfonso Herrera to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
  • Mexico City
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So, why not a 43-year-old James Bond from Mexico?

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

UPDATE 25/10/2026 : 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 Mexico City wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Alfonso Herrera become the Seventh James Bond?

Herrera’s star has been rising in recent years . His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Herrera now is – what next?

Three reasons Alfonso Herrera 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 43-year-old Mexican?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Herrera.
  3. It would give Alfonso Herrera a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Herrera 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 Alfonso Herrera for James Bond.

“His name is Herrera. Alfonso Herrera!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) October 24, 2026
“He was perfect as Miguel Arango in Rebelde, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) October 24, 2026
“A Mexican James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) October 24, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Herrera has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) October 24, 2026

Rumors about Alfonso Herrera 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 Alfonso Herrera should be the next James Bond?

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