George Lopez to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Washington
Last updated on May 3, 2025

So, why not a 64-year-old James Bond from United States?

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

UPDATE 03/05/2025 : 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 Los Angeles wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could George Lopez become the Seventh James Bond?

Lopez’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Spy Next Door (2010), Balls of Fury (2007) and George Lopez (2002-2007). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Lopez now is – what next?

Three reasons George Lopez 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 64-year-old American?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Lopez.
It would give George Lopez a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Lopez. George Lopez!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) May 2, 2025

“He was perfect as Agent Ernie Rodriguez in Balls of Fury, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) May 2, 2025

“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) May 2, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Lopez has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) May 2, 2025

Rumors about George Lopez 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 George Lopez should be the next James Bond?