Gastón Pauls to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Buenos Aires
Last updated on June 25, 2025

So, why not a 53-year-old James Bond from Argentina?

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Is Pauls set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in May 2025. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Gastón Pauls.

UPDATE 25/06/2025 : 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 Buenos Aires wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Gastón Pauls become the Seventh James Bond?

Pauls’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Nine Queens (2000). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Pauls now is – what next?

Three reasons Gastón Pauls 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 53-year-old Argentine?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Pauls.
It would give Gastón Pauls a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Pauls 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 Gastón Pauls for James Bond.

“His name is Pauls. Gastón Pauls!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) June 24, 2025

“He was perfect as Juan / Sebastian in Nine Queens, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) June 24, 2025

“An Argentine James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) June 24, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Pauls has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) June 24, 2025

Rumors about Gastón Pauls 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 Gastón Pauls should be the next James Bond?