Ricardo Chavira to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
  • Washington
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So, why not a 53-year-old James Bond from United States?

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

UPDATE 22/08/2025 : 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 Los Angeles wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Ricardo Chavira become the Seventh James Bond?

Chavira’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Desperate Housewives (2004-2012) and Piranha 3D (2010). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Chavira now is – what next?

Three reasons Ricardo Chavira 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 53-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Chavira.
  3. It would give Ricardo Chavira a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Chavira. Ricardo Chavira!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) August 21, 2025
“He was perfect as Sam Montez in Piranha 3D, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) August 21, 2025
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) August 21, 2025
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Chavira has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) August 21, 2025

Rumors about Ricardo Chavira 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 Ricardo Chavira should be the next James Bond?

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