Marcos Pasquim to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 56-year-old James Bond from Brazil?

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Is Pasquim 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 Marcos Pasquim.

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 Brasília wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Marcos Pasquim become the Seventh James Bond?

Pasquim’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Dinossaurs & Robots (2011-2011) and Chiquititas (1997-2001). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Pasquim now is – what next?

Three reasons Marcos Pasquim 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 56-year-old Brazilian?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Pasquim.
  3. It would give Marcos Pasquim a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Pasquim 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 Marcos Pasquim for James Bond.

“His name is Pasquim. Marcos Pasquim!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) January 13, 2026
“He was perfect as Abner Martins de Medeiros in Dinossaurs & Robots, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) January 13, 2026
“A Brazilian 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: Pasquim has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) January 13, 2026

Rumors about Marcos Pasquim 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 Marcos Pasquim should be the next James Bond?

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