Eugenio Derbez to be the next James Bond?

So, why not a 63-year-old James Bond from Mexico?

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Is Derbez set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in January 2025. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Eugenio Derbez.

UPDATE 23/02/2025 : 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 Mexico City wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Eugenio Derbez become the Seventh James Bond?

Derbez’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Instructions Not Included (2013), Girl in Progress (2012) and Under the Same Moon (2007). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Derbez now is – what next?

Three reasons Eugenio Derbez 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 Derbez.
  3. It would give Eugenio Derbez a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Derbez 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 Eugenio Derbez for James Bond.

“His name is Derbez. Eugenio Derbez!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) February 22, 2025
“He was perfect as Misión Impossible in Girl in Progress, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) February 22, 2025
“A Mexican James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) February 22, 2025
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Derbez has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) February 22, 2025

Rumors about Eugenio Derbez 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 Eugenio Derbez should be the next James Bond?

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