Pedro Fernández to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
  • Mexico City
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So, why not a 55-year-old James Bond from Mexico?

Is Fernández 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 Pedro Fernández.

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 Mexico City wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Pedro Fernández become the Seventh James Bond?

Fernández’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Hasta que el dinero nos separe (2009-2010). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Fernández now is – what next?

Three reasons Pedro Fernández 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 55-year-old Mexican?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Fernández.
  3. It would give Pedro Fernández a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Fernández 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 Pedro Fernández for James Bond.

“His name is Fernández. Pedro Fernández!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) December 22, 2024
“He was perfect as Rafael Medina Núñez in Hasta que el dinero nos separe, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) December 22, 2024
“A Mexican 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: Fernández has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) December 22, 2024

Rumors about Pedro Fernández 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 Pedro Fernández should be the next James Bond?

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