Francis Huster to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 78-year-old James Bond from France?

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

UPDATE 16/01/2026 : 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 Francis Huster become the Seventh James Bond?

Huster’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in A Man and His Dog (2009), The Role of Her Life (2004) and The Dinner Game (1998). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Huster now is – what next?

Three reasons Francis Huster 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 78-year-old French?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Huster.
  3. It would give Francis Huster a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Huster. Francis Huster!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) January 15, 2026
“He was perfect in The Role of Her Life, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) January 15, 2026
“A French James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) January 15, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Huster has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) January 15, 2026

Rumors about Francis Huster 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 Francis Huster should be the next James Bond?

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