Lourenço Ortigão to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 36-year-old James Bond from Portugal?

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

UPDATE 14/01/2026 : 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 Lisbon wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Lourenço Ortigão become the Seventh James Bond?

Ortigão’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Strawberries with Sugar (2009-2010). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Ortigão now is – what next?

Three reasons Lourenço Ortigão 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 36-year-old Portuguese?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Ortigão.
  3. It would give Lourenço Ortigão a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Ortigão. Lourenço Ortigão!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) January 13, 2026
“He was perfect as Rui Oliveira in Strawberries with Sugar, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) January 13, 2026
“A Portuguese James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) January 13, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Ortigão has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) January 13, 2026

Rumors about Lourenço Ortigão 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 Lourenço Ortigão should be the next James Bond?

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