Jake Cuenca to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Washington
Last updated on March 29, 2025

So, why not a 37-year-old James Bond from United States?

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

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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 Jake Cuenca become the Seventh James Bond?

Cuenca’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Maria Mercedes (2013-2014), Lihis (2013) and If You Leave Me (2012-2012). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Cuenca now is – what next?

Three reasons Jake Cuenca 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 37-year-old American?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Cuenca.
It would give Jake Cuenca a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Cuenca 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 Jake Cuenca for James Bond.

“His name is Cuenca. Jake Cuenca!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) March 28, 2025

“He was perfect as Ka Jimmy in Lihis, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) March 28, 2025

“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) March 28, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Cuenca has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) March 28, 2025

Rumors about Jake Cuenca 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 Jake Cuenca should be the next James Bond?