Javier Cámara to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 58-year-old James Bond from Spain?

Is Cámara 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 Javier Cámara.

UPDATE 22/06/2025 : 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 Madrid wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Javier Cámara become the Seventh James Bond?

Cámara’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Bad Education (2004), Talk to Her (2002) and Sex and Lucia (2001). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Cámara now is – what next?

Three reasons Javier Cámara 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 58-year-old Spanish?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Cámara.
  3. It would give Javier Cámara a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Cámara. Javier Cámara!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) June 21, 2025
“He was perfect as Paca/Paquito in Bad Education, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) June 21, 2025
“A Spanish James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) June 21, 2025
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Cámara has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) June 21, 2025

Rumors about Javier Cámara 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 Javier Cámara should be the next James Bond?

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