Pablo Montero to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Mexico City
Last updated on June 22, 2025

So, why not a 50-year-old James Bond from Mexico?

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

UPDATE 22/06/2025 : 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 Mexico City wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Pablo Montero become the Seventh James Bond?

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

The question for Montero now is – what next?

Three reasons Pablo Montero 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 50-year-old Mexican?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Montero.
It would give Pablo Montero a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Montero 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 Pablo Montero for James Bond.

“His name is Montero. Pablo Montero!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) June 21, 2025

“He was perfect as Franco Robles Reyes in Fuego en la sangre, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) June 21, 2025

“A Mexican James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) June 21, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Montero has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) June 21, 2025

Rumors about Pablo Montero 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 Pablo Montero should be the next James Bond?