Christian Chávez to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 42-year-old James Bond from Mexico?

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

UPDATE 16/01/2026 : 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 Mexico City wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Christian Chávez become the Seventh James Bond?

Chávez’s star has been rising in recent years . His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Chávez now is – what next?

Three reasons Christian Chávez 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 42-year-old Mexican?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Chávez.
  3. It would give Christian Chávez a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Chávez 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 Christian Chávez for James Bond.

“His name is Chávez. Christian Chávez!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) January 15, 2026
“He was perfect as Fernando Lucena in Clase 406, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) January 15, 2026
“A Mexican James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) January 15, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Chávez has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) January 15, 2026

Rumors about Christian Chávez 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 Christian Chávez should be the next James Bond?

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