Benicio del Toro to be the next James Bond?

So, why not a 57-year-old James Bond from Spain?

Is Del Toro set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in February 2024. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Benicio del Toro.

UPDATE 29/03/2024 : 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 Madrid wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Benicio del Toro become the Seventh James Bond?

Del Toro’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Avengers: Infinity War (2018), The Last Jedi (2017) and Guardians of the Galaxy (2014). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Del Toro now is – what next?

Three reasons Benicio del Toro 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 57-year-old Spanish?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Del Toro.
  3. It would give Benicio del Toro a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Del Toro 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 Benicio del Toro for James Bond.

“His name is Del Toro. Benicio del Toro!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) March 28, 2024
“He was perfect as a celebrity in Somewhere, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) March 28, 2024
“A Spanish James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) March 28, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Del Toro has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) March 28, 2024

Rumors about Benicio del Toro 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 Benicio del Toro should be the next James Bond?

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