Jean-François Balmer to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 78-year-old James Bond from France?

Is Balmer set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in March 2024. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Jean-François Balmer.

UPDATE 19/04/2024 : 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 Jean-François Balmer become the Seventh James Bond?

Balmer’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in In the House (2012), The King's Daughters (2000) and La Dilettante (1999). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Balmer now is – what next?

Three reasons Jean-François Balmer 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 78-year-old French?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Balmer.
  3. It would give Jean-François Balmer a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

Twitter was flooded again Thursday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want Jean-François Balmer for James Bond.

“His name is Balmer. Jean-François Balmer!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 18, 2024
“He was perfect as Presidents of the court in La Dilettante, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 18, 2024
“A French James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 18, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Balmer has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 18, 2024

Rumors about Jean-François Balmer 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 Jean-François Balmer should be the next James Bond?

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