Javier Bardem Confirms Himself As Next Bond Villain

While speculation has been floating around about his involvement with the film, Javier Bardem confirmed once and for all that he is indeed playing the villain in the up coming James Bond movie.

By WaylonJones - Oct 11, 2011 05:10 AM EST

Filed Under: Action

While speaking with ABC's Nightline actor Javier Bardem was asked point blank if he was signed on to do the next James Bond film. Bordem excitedly confirmed that he has signed on for the project, but also reveals that he can't reveal anything.

“I am very excited, my parents took me to watch the movies, and I saw all of them, and to play that is going to be fun. They chose me to play this man, but I cannot give you many details.”

Bordem is known for his work in Before Night Falls, where he was nominated for an Oscar, and No Country For Old Men, where he won an Oscar for best supporting actor. Another name that has been floating around out there is actor Ralph Fiennes, but there has been no confirmation for him as of yet. Fiennes, recently just finished the Harry Potter series where he played Lord Voldemort.

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21 Comments

marvel72 - 10/11/2011, 5:23 AM

he'll be great as the villain,he was great in no country for old men.

hovis5818 - 10/11/2011, 5:24 AM

Interesting choice but I think he will kick ass as the villain, nice find!

blvdnoise - 10/11/2011, 5:41 AM

He should do just fine..

kurekurcubic - 10/11/2011, 5:44 AM

wouldnt it be great if he actually plays Chigurh in bond.or someone very similar to him.i guess i would just like to see some villain that is equall to bond

phoe1 - 10/11/2011, 5:52 AM

finally an IMPOSING bond villain. while i liked mads mikkelsen very much he wasnt a physical match for craig in any way. i know usually the bond villains use gadgets to gain the upper hand but its nice that for a change the baddie can also just have a punch out with bond - which would work nicely with the gritty atmosphere they are aiming for.

WorldsGreatestdetective - 10/11/2011, 6:17 AM

This movie is going to make up for Quantom of Solace with Javier Bardem as the villain and Sam mendes directing

MassExecutions - 10/11/2011, 6:23 AM

Such a good choice. I can't remember that last time I saw a pacifist hippy play such good villains. This will be awesome. Bring it.

jjmeylar - 10/11/2011, 6:36 AM

I'm not a HUGE Bond fan, but this is exciting.

Blagyver - 10/11/2011, 6:48 AM

YES

hoodedjester - 10/11/2011, 7:26 AM

good news - just let them wrap up this whole secret organization thing

Canon108 - 10/11/2011, 7:34 AM

@ hoodedjester

Bond and Quantum in this franchise is like Bond and SPECTRE from the first few films...they wont be done with Quantum for a looonnnnggggg time. A multi-leveled terrorist organization that MI6 JUST found out about, Bond has barely scratched the surface of this thing and given the number of contacts Bond was able to round up at the opera and at the end of the last film, they're just getting started with this thing

Great casting news though, now all they have to do is sign Ralph Fiennes...

2cool4school - 10/11/2011, 7:52 AM

He looks like he could be Jaws!

australiancomicbookmoviefan - 10/11/2011, 7:59 AM

if and when all confirmed, this has to be one of the biggest casted bond films of all, where most films are where actors get their start this one seems to be getting some fine veterans.

LucasMend - 10/11/2011, 8:33 AM

wow he as a villain? Gonna be [frick]ing awesome, I hope Ralph Fiennes is a villain on this too!

thatiscrazy - 10/11/2011, 2:30 PM

This movie is destined to not suck!

AsianVersionOfET - 10/11/2011, 2:59 PM

No Country For Old Men is in my top ten of all time. I am now even more excited for the next Bond...and I need a new pair of pants.

HAQ - 10/11/2011, 3:02 PM

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If they pull it off proper he'll be in the same league as Dr. No, Goldfinger, Blofeld etc. EPIC f*ckin' WIN 4 this movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Javier Bardem Confirms Himself As Next Bond Villain

While speculation has been floating around about his involvement with the film, Javier Bardem confirmed once and for all that he is indeed playing the villain in the up coming James Bond movie.

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