Daniel Elbittar to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
  • Caracas
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So, why not a 45-year-old James Bond from Venezuela?

Is Elbittar set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in November 2024. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Daniel Elbittar.

UPDATE 22/12/2024 : 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 Caracas wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Daniel Elbittar become the Seventh James Bond?

Elbittar’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Tengo todo (2008-2008). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Elbittar now is – what next?

Three reasons Daniel Elbittar 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 45-year-old Venezuelan?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Elbittar.
  3. It would give Daniel Elbittar a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Elbittar 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 Daniel Elbittar for James Bond.

“His name is Elbittar. Daniel Elbittar!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) December 21, 2024
“He was perfect as Antonio Méndez in Tengo todo, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) December 21, 2024
“A Venezuelan James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) December 21, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Elbittar has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) December 21, 2024

Rumors about Daniel Elbittar 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 Daniel Elbittar should be the next James Bond?

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