Éric Elmosnino to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Paris
Last updated on June 26, 2025

So, why not a 61-year-old James Bond from France?

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Is Elmosnino 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 Éric Elmosnino.

UPDATE 26/06/2025 : 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 Éric Elmosnino become the Seventh James Bond?

Elmosnino’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Bélier Family (2014), Best in Bed (2014) and Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life (2010). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Elmosnino now is – what next?

Three reasons Éric Elmosnino 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 61-year-old French?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Elmosnino.
It would give Éric Elmosnino a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Elmosnino 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 Éric Elmosnino for James Bond.

“His name is Elmosnino. Éric Elmosnino!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) June 25, 2025

“He was perfect as Fabien Thomasson in The Bélier Family, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) June 25, 2025

“A French James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) June 25, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Elmosnino has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) June 25, 2025

Rumors about Éric Elmosnino 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 Éric Elmosnino should be the next James Bond?