Diego Luna to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Mexico City
Last updated on April 10, 2025

So, why not a 45-year-old James Bond from Mexico?

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Is Luna 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 Diego Luna.

UPDATE 10/04/2025 : 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 Mexico City wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Diego Luna become the Seventh James Bond?

Luna’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Rogue One (2016), The Bad Batch (2016) and Casa de Mi Padre (2012). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Luna now is – what next?

Three reasons Diego Luna 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 45-year-old Mexican?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Luna.
It would give Diego Luna a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Luna. Diego Luna!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 9, 2025

“He was perfect as Carlos in Before Night Falls, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 9, 2025

“A Mexican James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 9, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Luna has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 9, 2025

Rumors about Diego Luna 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 Diego Luna should be the next James Bond?