Bruno Gagliasso to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Brasília
Last updated on March 18, 2025

So, why not a 42-year-old James Bond from Brazil?

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

UPDATE 18/03/2025 : 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 Brasília wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Bruno Gagliasso become the Seventh James Bond?

Gagliasso’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Brazilian Women (2012-2012), Passione (2010-2011) and India – A Love Story (2009-2009). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Gagliasso now is – what next?

Three reasons Bruno Gagliasso 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 42-year-old Brazilian?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Gagliasso.
It would give Bruno Gagliasso a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Gagliasso 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 Bruno Gagliasso for James Bond.

“His name is Gagliasso. Bruno Gagliasso!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) March 17, 2025

“He was perfect as Inácio Vasconcelos Amorim in Celebridade, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) March 17, 2025

“A Brazilian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) March 17, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Gagliasso has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) March 17, 2025

Rumors about Bruno Gagliasso 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 Bruno Gagliasso should be the next James Bond?