Fabrice Luchini to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 73-year-old James Bond from France?

Is Luchini set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in October 2024. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Fabrice Luchini.

UPDATE 05/11/2024 : 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 Luchini become the Seventh James Bond?

Luchini’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Asterix & Obelix: God Save Britannia (2012), In the House (2012) and The Women on the 6th Floor (2011). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Luchini now is – what next?

Three reasons Fabrice Luchini would be good for the James Bond franchise

  1. It would clarify that Bond is a rotating identity: If M can be a woman, why can't James Bond be a 73-year-old French?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Luchini.
  3. It would give Fabrice Luchini a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Luchini 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 Fabrice Luchini for James Bond.

“His name is Luchini. Fabrice Luchini!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) November 4, 2024
“He was perfect as Monsieur Jourdain in Molière, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) November 4, 2024
“A French James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) November 4, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Luchini has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) November 4, 2024

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

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