Thiago Rodrigues to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
  • Brasília
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So, why not a 44-year-old James Bond from Brazil?

Is Rodrigues 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 Thiago Rodrigues.

UPDATE 11/04/2025 : 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 Brasília wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Thiago Rodrigues become the Seventh James Bond?

Rodrigues’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Além do Horizonte (2013-2014), Modern Times (2010-2010) and The Favorite (2008-2009). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Rodrigues now is – what next?

Three reasons Thiago Rodrigues 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 44-year-old Brazilian?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Rodrigues.
  3. It would give Thiago Rodrigues a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Rodrigues. Thiago Rodrigues!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 10, 2025
“He was perfect as William Guimarães in Além do Horizonte, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 10, 2025
“A Brazilian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 10, 2025
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Rodrigues has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 10, 2025

Rumors about Thiago Rodrigues 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 Thiago Rodrigues should be the next James Bond?

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