Antoine Duléry to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 65-year-old James Bond from France?

Is Duléry set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in October 2024. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Antoine Duléry.

UPDATE 24/11/2024 : 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 Antoine Duléry become the Seventh James Bond?

Duléry’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Cruise (2011), A Man and His Dog (2009) and Camping (2006). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Duléry now is – what next?

Three reasons Antoine Duléry 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 65-year-old French?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Duléry.
  3. It would give Antoine Duléry a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Duléry 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 Antoine Duléry for James Bond.

“His name is Duléry. Antoine Duléry!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) November 23, 2024
“He was perfect as Raphaël in The Cruise, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) November 23, 2024
“A French James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) November 23, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Duléry has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) November 23, 2024

Rumors about Antoine Duléry 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 Antoine Duléry should be the next James Bond?

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