Bernard Farcy to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Paris
Last updated on June 18, 2025

So, why not a 76-year-old James Bond from France?

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Is Farcy set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in May 2025. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Bernard Farcy.

UPDATE 18/06/2025 : 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 Bernard Farcy become the Seventh James Bond?

Farcy’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Taxi 4 (2007), Le Grand Charles (2006) and Taxi 3 (2003). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Farcy now is – what next?

Three reasons Bernard Farcy 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 76-year-old French?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Farcy.
It would give Bernard Farcy a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Farcy 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 Bernard Farcy for James Bond.

“His name is Farcy. Bernard Farcy!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) June 17, 2025

“He was perfect as Charles de Gaulle in Le Grand Charles, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) June 17, 2025

“A French James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) June 17, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Farcy has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) June 17, 2025

Rumors about Bernard Farcy 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 Bernard Farcy should be the next James Bond?