Jaime Camil to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 50-year-old James Bond from Mexico?
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Is Camil set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in March 2024. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Jaime Camil.

UPDATE 23/04/2024 : 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 Jaime Camil become the Seventh James Bond?

Camil’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Por ella soy Eva (2012-2012) and The Prettiest Ugly Girl (2006-2007). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Camil now is – what next?

Three reasons Jaime Camil 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 50-year-old Mexican?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Camil.
  3. It would give Jaime Camil a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Camil 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 Jaime Camil for James Bond.

“His name is Camil. Jaime Camil!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 22, 2024
“He was perfect as Fernando Mendiola Sáenz in The Prettiest Ugly Girl, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 22, 2024
“A Mexican James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 22, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Camil has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 22, 2024

Rumors about Jaime Camil 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 Jaime Camil should be the next James Bond?

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