Rodrigo Lombardi to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
  • Brasília
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So, why not a 47-year-old James Bond from Brazil?

Is Lombardi set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in October 2024. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Rodrigo Lombardi.

UPDATE 02/11/2024 : 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 Brasília wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Rodrigo Lombardi become the Seventh James Bond?

Lombardi’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Salve Jorge (2012-2013), Brazilian Women (2012-2012) and O Astro (2011-2011). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Lombardi now is – what next?

Three reasons Rodrigo Lombardi 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 47-year-old Brazilian?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Lombardi.
  3. It would give Rodrigo Lombardi a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Lombardi. Rodrigo Lombardi!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) November 1, 2024
“He was perfect as Rodrigo Prates in Brazilian Women, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) November 1, 2024
“A Brazilian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) November 1, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Lombardi has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) November 1, 2024

Rumors about Rodrigo Lombardi 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 Lombardi should be the next James Bond?

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