Ramón Rodríguez to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
San Juan
Last updated on June 22, 2025

So, why not a 45-year-old James Bond from Puerto Rico?

Hot news

Pets June 16, 2025
Ramón Rodríguez’s Dog Recovering from Surgery
Buzz June 22, 2025
Ramón Rodríguez goes ‘Gangnam Style’
Rumor Central June 2025
Is Ramón Rodríguez secretly gay and hiding in the closet?

Is Rodríguez 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 Ramón Rodríguez.

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 San Juan wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Ramón Rodríguez become the Seventh James Bond?

Rodríguez’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Need for Speed (2014), Charlie's Angels (2011-2011) and Battle: Los Angeles (2011). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Rodríguez now is – what next?

Three reasons Ramón Rodríguez 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 45-year-old Puerto Rican?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Rodríguez.
It would give Ramón Rodríguez a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Rodríguez 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 Ramón Rodríguez for James Bond.

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

“He was perfect as Bakuto in Iron Fist, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) June 21, 2025

“A Puerto Rican 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: Rodríguez has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) June 21, 2025

Rumors about Ramón Rodríguez 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 Ramón Rodríguez should be the next James Bond?