Rodrigo de la Serna to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
  • Buenos Aires
  • Last updated on

So, why not a 48-year-old James Bond from Argentina?

Is De la Serna 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 Rodrigo de la Serna.

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 Buenos Aires wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Rodrigo de la Serna become the Seventh James Bond?

De la Serna’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Motorcycle Diaries (2004). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for De la Serna now is – what next?

Three reasons Rodrigo de la Serna 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 48-year-old Argentine?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as De la Serna.
  3. It would give Rodrigo de la Serna a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'De la Serna 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 Rodrigo de la Serna for James Bond.

“His name is De la Serna. Rodrigo de la Serna!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) December 22, 2024
“He was perfect as Alberto Granado in The Motorcycle Diaries, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) December 22, 2024
“An Argentine 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: De la Serna has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) December 22, 2024

Rumors about Rodrigo de la Serna 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 Rodrigo de la Serna should be the next James Bond?

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