Martin Nievera to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Manila
Last updated on May 25, 2025

So, why not a 63-year-old James Bond from Philippines?

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Is Nievera 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 Martin Nievera.

UPDATE 25/05/2025 : 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 Manila wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Martin Nievera become the Seventh James Bond?

Nievera’s star has been rising in recent years . His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Nievera now is – what next?

Three reasons Martin Nievera 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 63-year-old Filipino?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Nievera.
It would give Martin Nievera a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Nievera. Martin Nievera!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) May 24, 2025

“A Filipino James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) May 24, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Nievera has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) May 24, 2025

Rumors about Martin Nievera 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 Martin Nievera should be the next James Bond?