Ricardo Darín to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
  • Buenos Aires
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So, why not a 69-year-old James Bond from Argentina?

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

UPDATE 16/03/2026 : 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 Buenos Aires wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Ricardo Darín become the Seventh James Bond?

Darín’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Aura (2005) and Nine Queens (2000). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Darín now is – what next?

Three reasons Ricardo Darín 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 69-year-old Argentine?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Darín.
  3. It would give Ricardo Darín a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Darín. Ricardo Darín!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) March 15, 2026
“He was perfect as Marcos in Nine Queens, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) March 15, 2026
“An Argentine James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) March 15, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Darín has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) March 15, 2026

Rumors about Ricardo Darín 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 Ricardo Darín should be the next James Bond?

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