Christoph Maria Herbst to be the next James Bond?
- By Jim Leap
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Is Herbst set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in January 2025. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Christoph Maria Herbst.
UPDATE 25/02/2025 : 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 Berlin wondering what they could bring to the role.
Could Christoph Maria Herbst become the Seventh James Bond?
Herbst’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Look Who's Back (2015), 300 Worte Deutsch (2015) and Stromberg (2004-2012). His commercial appeal is growing, too.
The question for Herbst now is – what next?
Three reasons Christoph Maria Herbst 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 German?
- No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Herbst.
- It would give Christoph Maria Herbst a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.
This 'Herbst 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 Christoph Maria Herbst for James Bond.
“His name is Herbst. Christoph Maria Herbst!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) February 24, 2025
“He was perfect as Dr. Ludwig Sarheimer in 300 Worte Deutsch, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) February 24, 2025
“A German James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) February 24, 2025
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Herbst has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) February 24, 2025
Rumors about Christoph Maria Herbst 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 Christoph Maria Herbst should be the next James Bond?
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