Carlo Verdone to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Rome
Last updated on March 30, 2025

So, why not a 74-year-old James Bond from Italy?

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

UPDATE 30/03/2025 : 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 Rome wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Carlo Verdone become the Seventh James Bond?

Verdone’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Ages of Love (2011) and Bianco, rosso e Verdone (1981). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Verdone now is – what next?

Three reasons Carlo Verdone 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 74-year-old Italian?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Verdone.
It would give Carlo Verdone a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Verdone. Carlo Verdone!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) March 29, 2025

“He was perfect as Fabio in The Ages of Love, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) March 29, 2025

“An Italian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) March 29, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Verdone has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) March 29, 2025

Rumors about Carlo Verdone 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 Carlo Verdone should be the next James Bond?