Gabriel Soto to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 51-year-old James Bond from Mexico?
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Is Soto set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in March 2026. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Gabriel Soto.

UPDATE 27/04/2026 : 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 Gabriel Soto become the Seventh James Bond?

Soto’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Un refugio para el amor (2012-2012), La fuerza del destino (2011-2011) and Sortilegio (2009-2009). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Soto now is – what next?

Three reasons Gabriel Soto 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 51-year-old Mexican?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Soto.
  3. It would give Gabriel Soto a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Soto 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 Gabriel Soto for James Bond.

“His name is Soto. Gabriel Soto!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 26, 2026
“He was perfect as Fernando Alanís in Sortilegio, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 26, 2026
“A Mexican James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 26, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Soto has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 26, 2026

Rumors about Gabriel Soto 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 Soto should be the next James Bond?

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