Sergi López to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Madrid
Last updated on April 1, 2025

So, why not a 59-year-old James Bond from Spain?

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Is López 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 Sergi López.

UPDATE 01/04/2025 : 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 Sergi López become the Seventh James Bond?

López’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Potiche (Trophy Wife) (2010), Pan's Labyrinth (2006) and Janis and John (2003). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for López now is – what next?

Three reasons Sergi López 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 59-year-old Spanish?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as López.
It would give Sergi López a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is López. Sergi López!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) March 31, 2025

“He was perfect as Vidal in Pan's Labyrinth, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) March 31, 2025

“A Spanish James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) March 31, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: López has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) March 31, 2025

Rumors about Sergi López 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 Sergi López should be the next James Bond?