Fabrice Éboué to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Paris
Last updated on March 31, 2025

So, why not a 47-year-old James Bond from France?

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

UPDATE 31/03/2025 : 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 Fabrice Éboué become the Seventh James Bond?

Éboué’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Back to Square One (2011) and Fatal (2010). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Éboué now is – what next?

Three reasons Fabrice Éboué 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 47-year-old French?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Éboué.
It would give Fabrice Éboué a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Éboué. Fabrice Éboué!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) March 30, 2025

“He was perfect as Régis in Back to Square One, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) March 30, 2025

“A French James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) March 30, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Éboué has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) March 30, 2025

Rumors about Fabrice Éboué 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 Fabrice Éboué should be the next James Bond?