John Leguizamo to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Washington
Last updated on July 29, 2025

So, why not a 61-year-old James Bond from United States?

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

UPDATE 29/07/2025 : 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 John Leguizamo become the Seventh James Bond?

Leguizamo’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Counselor (2013), Kick-Ass 2 (2013) and Land of the Dead (2005). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Leguizamo now is – what next?

Three reasons John Leguizamo 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 61-year-old American?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Leguizamo.
It would give John Leguizamo a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Leguizamo 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 John Leguizamo for James Bond.

“His name is Leguizamo. John Leguizamo!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) July 28, 2025

“He was perfect as Javier in Kick-Ass 2, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) July 28, 2025

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

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

Rumors about John Leguizamo 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 John Leguizamo should be the next James Bond?