Rodrigo Santoro to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
  • Brasília
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So, why not a 50-year-old James Bond from Brazil?

Is Santoro set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in March 2026. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Rodrigo Santoro.

UPDATE 29/04/2026 : 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 Santoro become the Seventh James Bond?

Santoro’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Westworld (2016-2022), Ben-Hur (2016) and 300: Rise of an Empire (2014). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Santoro now is – what next?

Three reasons Rodrigo Santoro 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 50-year-old Brazilian?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Santoro.
  3. It would give Rodrigo Santoro a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Santoro. Rodrigo Santoro!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 28, 2026
“He was perfect as Frei Malthus in Hilda Furacão, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 28, 2026
“A Brazilian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 28, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Santoro has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 28, 2026

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

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