Henri Guybet to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 87-year-old James Bond from France?
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Is Guybet 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 Henri Guybet.

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 Henri Guybet become the Seventh James Bond?

Guybet’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Seventh Company Has Been Found (1975) and The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob (1973). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Guybet now is – what next?

Three reasons Henri Guybet 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 87-year-old French?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Guybet.
  3. It would give Henri Guybet a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Guybet 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 Henri Guybet for James Bond.

“His name is Guybet. Henri Guybet!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) November 4, 2024
“He was perfect as Tassin in The Seventh Company Has Been Found, 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: Guybet has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) November 4, 2024

Rumors about Henri Guybet 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 Henri Guybet should be the next James Bond?

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