Miguel Ángel Muñoz to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 41-year-old James Bond from Spain?

Is Muñoz set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in November 2024. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Miguel Ángel Muñoz.

UPDATE 23/12/2024 : 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 Madrid wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Miguel Ángel Muñoz become the Seventh James Bond?

Muñoz’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Un Paso Adelante (2002-2005). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Muñoz now is – what next?

Three reasons Miguel Ángel Muñoz 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 41-year-old Spanish?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Muñoz.
  3. It would give Miguel Ángel Muñoz a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

Twitter was flooded again Sunday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want Miguel Ángel Muñoz for James Bond.

“His name is Muñoz. Miguel Ángel Muñoz!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) December 22, 2024
“He was perfect as Roberto Arenales in Un Paso Adelante, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) December 22, 2024
“A Spanish James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) December 22, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Muñoz has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) December 22, 2024

Rumors about Miguel Ángel Muñoz 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 Miguel Ángel Muñoz should be the next James Bond?

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