Féodor Atkine to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Paris
Last updated on June 21, 2025

So, why not a 77-year-old James Bond from France?

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Is Atkine 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 Féodor Atkine.

UPDATE 21/06/2025 : 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 Féodor Atkine become the Seventh James Bond?

Atkine’s star has been rising in recent years . His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Atkine now is – what next?

Three reasons Féodor Atkine 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 77-year-old French?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Atkine.
It would give Féodor Atkine a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Atkine. Féodor Atkine!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) June 20, 2025

“He was perfect as Manuel in High Heels, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) June 20, 2025

“A French James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) June 20, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Atkine has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) June 20, 2025

Rumors about Féodor Atkine 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 Féodor Atkine should be the next James Bond?