A $ Ap Rocky, rapper and 36 -year -old actor announced his interest in interpreting First James Bond Black On the big screen, motivated by his experience in action scenes For the movie Highest 2 Lowest.
The artist, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, shared his ambition to embody To the iconic agent 007 In an interview with Variety. “I think I must be the new James Bond Black. Why not? If I go to the gym, I’ll be ready, ”he said.
He wants time to become the James Bond Negro
Besides, A $ AP Rocky indicated that it is currently in “Dad mode” for his responsibilities as the father of two children with singer Rihannaand waiting for a third, so he asked for “a couple of months” to prepare physically.
Rocky also He highlighted his experience In Highest 2 Lowest, a thriller directed by Spike Lee and will premiere in August, where he made various acrobatics. “I was born for this. I will not waste anyone’s time. This is the same way you address the creation of an album or the design of something: you have to give everything ”, detailed.
The rapper also expressed interest in family projects, as an original pixar or Dreamworks style film, inspired by your children.
Ascent acting trajectory
Rocky debuted in the cinema With Dope in 2015, followed by papers in Zoolander 2 (2016) and Monster (2018). He also appeared in series like Empire and Ray Donovan. Your most prominent role It will be in Highest 2 Lowest, where he plays Yung Felon, an aspiring rapper, receiving praise from director Spike Lee, who described him as “fire” in an interview with AP on April 18, 2025.
In 2015, Rocky had already mentioned his interest in being James Bond Black in an interview with Esquire UK, stating that it would be a 007 that “would look better than any other bond.”
James Bond casting context
The next search James Bond remain open after the exit of Daniel Craig In no time to die (2021). Amazon MGM Studios, who assumed the creative control of the franchise in March 2025, works on Bond 26 With producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman, according to The James Bond Dossier on April 3, 2025.
There is no Official announcement about casting, But names like Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Henry Cavill have emerged in speculation.
The possibility of a James Bond Black It has generated discussions. Idris Elba He was considered a favorite in the past, but retired from the contest in 2023, according to XXL. Rocky would be the First black actor On paper, marking a milestone in the 25 -film franchise since 1962.
Who have played the famous secret agent?
The actors who have played James Bond in the Official films From the saga produced by Eon Productions are:
- Sean Connery (1962-1967, 1971): Dr. No, from Russia with Love, Goldfinger, Thunderball, You Only Live Twice, Diamonds Are Forever.
- George Lazenby (1969): On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.
- Roger Moore (1973-1985): Live and Let Die, The Man With the Golden Gun, The Spy Who Love Me, Moonraker, For Your Eyes Only, Octopussy, A View to a Kill.
- Timothy Dalton (1987-1989): The Living Daylights, Degree to Kill.
- Pierce Brosnan (1995-2002): Goldeneye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World Is Not Enough, Die Another Day.
- Daniel Craig (2006-2021): Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, Skyfall, Specter, no time to die.
In addition, in unofficial productions:
- Barry Nelson (1954): Casino Royale (television adaptation).
- David Niven (1967): Casino Royale (parody).
