Hippolyte Girardot to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 70-year-old James Bond from France?

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Is Girardot set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in January 2026. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Hippolyte Girardot.

UPDATE 22/02/2026 : 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 Hippolyte Girardot become the Seventh James Bond?

Girardot’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Conquest (2011), A Christmas Tale (2008) and Lady Chatterley (2006). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Girardot now is – what next?

Three reasons Hippolyte Girardot 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 70-year-old French?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Girardot.
  3. It would give Hippolyte Girardot a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Girardot. Hippolyte Girardot!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) February 21, 2026
“He was perfect as Fred in First Name: Carmen, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) February 21, 2026
“A French James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) February 21, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Girardot has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) February 21, 2026

Rumors about Hippolyte Girardot 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 Hippolyte Girardot should be the next James Bond?

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