François Arnaud to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
  • Quebec City
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So, why not a 39-year-old James Bond from Quebec?

Is Arnaud 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 François Arnaud.

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 Quebec City wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could François Arnaud become the Seventh James Bond?

Arnaud’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Borgias (2011-2013), I Killed My Mother (2009) and Blindspot (2015-2016). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Arnaud now is – what next?

Three reasons François Arnaud 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 39-year-old ?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Arnaud.
  3. It would give François Arnaud a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Arnaud 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 François Arnaud for James Bond.

“His name is Arnaud. François Arnaud!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) November 4, 2024
“He was perfect as Antonin Rimbaud in I Killed My Mother, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) November 4, 2024
“A 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: Arnaud has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) November 4, 2024

Rumors about François Arnaud 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 François Arnaud should be the next James Bond?

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