Eduardo Santamarina to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
  • Mexico City
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So, why not a 57-year-old James Bond from Mexico?

Is Santamarina set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in February 2026. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Eduardo Santamarina.

UPDATE 16/03/2026 : 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 Eduardo Santamarina become the Seventh James Bond?

Santamarina’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Por ella soy Eva (2012-2012), Triunfo del amor (2010-2011) and Rubí (2004-2004). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Santamarina now is – what next?

Three reasons Eduardo Santamarina 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 57-year-old Mexican?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Santamarina.
  3. It would give Eduardo Santamarina a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

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

Rumors about Eduardo Santamarina 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 Eduardo Santamarina should be the next James Bond?

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