Gael García Bernal to be the next James Bond?
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Is García Bernal set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in October 2024. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Gael García Bernal.
UPDATE 05/11/2024 : 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 Mexico City wondering what they could bring to the role.
Could Gael García Bernal become the Seventh James Bond?
García Bernal’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Casa de Mi Padre (2012), Bad Education (2004) and The Motorcycle Diaries (2004). His commercial appeal is growing, too.
The question for García Bernal now is – what next?
Three reasons Gael García Bernal 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 García Bernal.
- It would give Gael García Bernal a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.
This 'García Bernal To Play James Bond' Rumor had the internet in a frenzy
Twitter was flooded again Monday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want Gael García Bernal for James Bond.
“His name is García Bernal. Gael García Bernal!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) November 4, 2024
“He was perfect as Onza in Casa de Mi Padre, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) November 4, 2024
“A Mexican James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) November 4, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: García Bernal has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) November 4, 2024
Rumors about Gael García Bernal 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 Gael García Bernal should be the next James Bond?
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