Gabriel Braga Nunes to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 52-year-old James Bond from Brazil?

Is Braga Nunes 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 Gabriel Braga Nunes.

UPDATE 25/12/2024 : 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 Brasília wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Gabriel Braga Nunes become the Seventh James Bond?

Braga Nunes’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Em Família (2014-2014), Love, Eternal Love (2012-2012) and Irrational Heart (2011-2011). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Braga Nunes now is – what next?

Three reasons Gabriel Braga Nunes 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 52-year-old Brazilian?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Braga Nunes.
  3. It would give Gabriel Braga Nunes a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

Twitter was flooded again Tuesday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want Gabriel Braga Nunes for James Bond.

“His name is Braga Nunes. Gabriel Braga Nunes!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) December 24, 2024
“He was perfect as Rodrigo Prado Borges in Love, Eternal Love, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) December 24, 2024
“A Brazilian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) December 24, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Braga Nunes has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) December 24, 2024

Rumors about Gabriel Braga Nunes 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 Gabriel Braga Nunes should be the next James Bond?

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