Bruno Lochet to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Paris
Last updated on July 24, 2025

So, why not a 65-year-old James Bond from France?

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

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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 Bruno Lochet become the Seventh James Bond?

Lochet’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Superchondriac (2014), My Best Holidays (2012) and Nothing to Declare (2010). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Lochet now is – what next?

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

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

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

“His name is Lochet. Bruno Lochet!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) July 23, 2025

“He was perfect as Immigration Officer in Superchondriac, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) July 23, 2025

“A French James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) July 23, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Lochet has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) July 23, 2025

Rumors about Bruno Lochet 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 Bruno Lochet should be the next James Bond?