David Carreira to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 33-year-old James Bond from Portugal?

Is Carreira 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 David Carreira.

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 Lisbon wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could David Carreira become the Seventh James Bond?

Carreira’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Strawberries with Sugar (2010-2011). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Carreira now is – what next?

Three reasons David Carreira 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 33-year-old Portuguese?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Carreira.
  3. It would give David Carreira a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Carreira 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 David Carreira for James Bond.

“His name is Carreira. David Carreira!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 12, 2025
“He was perfect as Lourenço Carneiro Seixas in Strawberries with Sugar, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 12, 2025
“A Portuguese 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: Carreira has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 12, 2025

Rumors about David Carreira 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 David Carreira should be the next James Bond?

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