Daniel Giménez Cacho to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
  • Mexico City
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So, why not a 63-year-old James Bond from Mexico?

Is Giménez Cacho set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in March 2024. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Daniel Giménez Cacho.

UPDATE 19/04/2024 : 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 Daniel Giménez Cacho become the Seventh James Bond?

Giménez Cacho’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Blancanieves (2012), Get the Gringo (2012) and Bad Education (2004). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Giménez Cacho now is – what next?

Three reasons Daniel Giménez Cacho 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 63-year-old Mexican?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Giménez Cacho.
  3. It would give Daniel Giménez Cacho a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

Twitter was flooded again Thursday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want Daniel Giménez Cacho for James Bond.

“His name is Giménez Cacho. Daniel Giménez Cacho!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 18, 2024
“He was perfect as Javi Huerta in Get the Gringo, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 18, 2024
“A Mexican James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 18, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Giménez Cacho has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 18, 2024

Rumors about Daniel Giménez Cacho 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 Daniel Giménez Cacho should be the next James Bond?

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