Daniel Auteuil to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Paris
Last updated on March 18, 2025

So, why not a 75-year-old James Bond from France?

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

UPDATE 18/03/2025 : 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 Daniel Auteuil become the Seventh James Bond?

Auteuil’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Jappeloup (2013), The Well Digger's Daughter (2011) and The Last Deadly Mission (2008). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Auteuil now is – what next?

Three reasons Daniel Auteuil 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 75-year-old French?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Auteuil.
It would give Daniel Auteuil a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Auteuil. Daniel Auteuil!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) March 17, 2025

“He was perfect as Antoine in My Favorite Season, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) March 17, 2025

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

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

Rumors about Daniel Auteuil 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 Daniel Auteuil should be the next James Bond?