Christian De Sica to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 74-year-old James Bond from Italy?

Is De Sica 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 Christian De Sica.

UPDATE 13/04/2025 : 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 Christian De Sica become the Seventh James Bond?

De Sica’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Tourist (2010) and Christmas in Rio (2008). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for De Sica now is – what next?

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

This 'De Sica 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 Christian De Sica for James Bond.

“His name is De Sica. Christian De Sica!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 12, 2025
“He was perfect as Paolo Berni in Christmas in Rio, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 12, 2025
“An Italian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 12, 2025
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: De Sica has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 12, 2025

Rumors about Christian De Sica 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 De Sica should be the next James Bond?

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