Gérard Darmon to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 76-year-old James Bond from France?

Is Darmon 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 Gérard Darmon.

UPDATE 21/11/2024 : 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 Gérard Darmon become the Seventh James Bond?

Darmon’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in My Best Holidays (2012), Welcome on Board (2011) and Frenchmen (2003). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Darmon now is – what next?

Three reasons Gérard Darmon 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 76-year-old French?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Darmon.
  3. It would give Gérard Darmon a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Darmon. Gérard Darmon!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) November 20, 2024
“He was perfect as Bernard in My Best Holidays, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) November 20, 2024
“A French James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) November 20, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Darmon has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) November 20, 2024

Rumors about Gérard Darmon 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 Gérard Darmon should be the next James Bond?

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