Gabriel Garko to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Rome
Last updated on May 1, 2025

So, why not a 50-year-old James Bond from Italy?

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

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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 Rome wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Gabriel Garko become the Seventh James Bond?

Garko’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in L'onore e il rispetto (2006-) and Il peccato e la vergogna (2010-). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Garko now is – what next?

Three reasons Gabriel Garko 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 50-year-old Italian?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Garko.
It would give Gabriel Garko a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Garko. Gabriel Garko!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 30, 2025

“He was perfect as Tonio Fortebracci in L'onore e il rispetto, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 30, 2025

“An Italian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 30, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Garko has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 30, 2025

Rumors about Gabriel Garko 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 Gabriel Garko should be the next James Bond?