Sebastián Rulli to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
St. John's
Last updated on April 16, 2025

So, why not a 49-year-old James Bond from Antigua and Barbuda?

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Is Rulli 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 Sebastián Rulli.

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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 St. John's wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Sebastián Rulli become the Seventh James Bond?

Rulli’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Cuando me enamoro (2010-2011), Teresa (2010-2011) and Pasión (2007-2008). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Rulli now is – what next?

Three reasons Sebastián Rulli would be good for the James Bond franchise

It would clarify that Bond is a rotating identity: If M can be a woman, why can't James Bond be a 49-year-old Antiguan?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Rulli.
It would give Sebastián Rulli a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Rulli 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 Sebastián Rulli for James Bond.

“His name is Rulli. Sebastián Rulli!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 15, 2025

“He was perfect as Juan Esteban San Pedro in Clase 406, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 15, 2025

“An Antiguan James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 15, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Rulli has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 15, 2025

Rumors about Sebastián Rulli 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 Sebastián Rulli should be the next James Bond?