Roberto Enríquez to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 57-year-old James Bond from Spain?

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

UPDATE 17/04/2025 : 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 Madrid wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Roberto Enríquez become the Seventh James Bond?

Enríquez’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Hispania, the legend (2010-2012) and The Borgias (2006). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Enríquez now is – what next?

Three reasons Roberto Enríquez 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 57-year-old Spanish?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Enríquez.
  3. It would give Roberto Enríquez a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Enríquez. Roberto Enríquez!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 16, 2025
“He was perfect as Viriatus in Hispania, the legend, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 16, 2025
“A Spanish James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 16, 2025
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Enríquez has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 16, 2025

Rumors about Roberto Enríquez 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 Roberto Enríquez should be the next James Bond?

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