Jorge Luis Pila to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
  • Havana
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So, why not a 53-year-old James Bond from Cuba?

Is Pila set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in March 2026. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Jorge Luis Pila.

UPDATE 27/04/2026 : 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 Havana wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Jorge Luis Pila become the Seventh James Bond?

Pila’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in La Patrona (2013-2013), Corazón Valiente (2012-2013) and Aurora (2010-2011). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Pila now is – what next?

Three reasons Jorge Luis Pila 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 53-year-old Cuban?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Pila.
  3. It would give Jorge Luis Pila a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

Twitter was flooded again Sunday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want Jorge Luis Pila for James Bond.

“His name is Pila. Jorge Luis Pila!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 26, 2026
“He was perfect as Lorenzo Lobos in Aurora, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 26, 2026
“A Cuban James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 26, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Pila has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 26, 2026

Rumors about Jorge Luis Pila 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 Jorge Luis Pila should be the next James Bond?

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