Klebber Toledo to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Brasília
Last updated on May 24, 2025

So, why not a 38-year-old James Bond from Brazil?

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

UPDATE 24/05/2025 : 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 Brasília wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Klebber Toledo become the Seventh James Bond?

Toledo’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Lado a Lado (2012-2013), The Life We Lead (2011-2012) and Dinossaurs & Robots (2011-2011). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Toledo now is – what next?

Three reasons Klebber Toledo 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 38-year-old Brazilian?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Toledo.
It would give Klebber Toledo a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Toledo 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 Klebber Toledo for James Bond.

“His name is Toledo. Klebber Toledo!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) May 23, 2025

“He was perfect as Mateus Molina in Young Hearts, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) May 23, 2025

“A Brazilian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) May 23, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Toledo has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) May 23, 2025

Rumors about Klebber Toledo 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 Klebber Toledo should be the next James Bond?