Bruno Solo to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Paris
Last updated on April 2, 2025

So, why not a 60-year-old James Bond from France?

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Is Solo 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 Bruno Solo.

UPDATE 02/04/2025 : 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 Paris wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Bruno Solo become the Seventh James Bond?

Solo’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Le Séminaire (2009), Espace Détente (2005) and Caméra Café (2001-2003). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Solo now is – what next?

Three reasons Bruno Solo 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 60-year-old French?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Solo.
It would give Bruno Solo a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Solo 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 Bruno Solo for James Bond.

“His name is Solo. Bruno Solo!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 1, 2025

“He was perfect as Hervé Dumont in Caméra Café, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 1, 2025

“A French James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 1, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Solo has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 1, 2025

Rumors about Bruno Solo 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 Bruno Solo should be the next James Bond?