Juanjo Ballesta to be the next James Bond?
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Is Ballesta 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 Juanjo Ballesta.
UPDATE 27/05/2025 : 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 Madrid wondering what they could bring to the role.
Could Juanjo Ballesta become the Seventh James Bond?
Ballesta’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Hispania, the legend (2010-2012), 7 Virgins (2005) and El Bola (2000). His commercial appeal is growing, too.
The question for Ballesta now is – what next?
Three reasons Juanjo Ballesta 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 37-year-old Spanish?
- No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Ballesta.
- It would give Juanjo Ballesta a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.
This 'Ballesta To Play James Bond' Rumor had the internet in a frenzy
Twitter was flooded again Monday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want Juanjo Ballesta for James Bond.
“His name is Ballesta. Juanjo Ballesta!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) May 26, 2025
“He was perfect as Pablo in El Bola, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) May 26, 2025
“A Spanish James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) May 26, 2025
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Ballesta has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) May 26, 2025
Rumors about Juanjo Ballesta 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 Juanjo Ballesta should be the next James Bond?
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