Juan Pablo Raba to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
  • Bogotá
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So, why not a 52-year-old James Bond from Colombia?

Is Raba 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 Juan Pablo Raba.

UPDATE 19/04/2024 : 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 Bogotá wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Juan Pablo Raba become the Seventh James Bond?

Raba’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Pobres Rico (2012-2013) and Narcos (2015-2016). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Raba now is – what next?

Three reasons Juan Pablo Raba 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 52-year-old Colombian?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Raba.
  3. It would give Juan Pablo Raba a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

Twitter was flooded again Thursday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want Juan Pablo Raba for James Bond.

“His name is Raba. Juan Pablo Raba!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 18, 2024
“He was perfect as Gustavo Gaviria in Narcos, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 18, 2024
“A Colombian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 18, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Raba has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 18, 2024

Rumors about Juan Pablo Raba 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 Juan Pablo Raba should be the next James Bond?

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