Jacques Gamblin to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 67-year-old James Bond from France?

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

UPDATE 04/04/2025 : 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 Jacques Gamblin become the Seventh James Bond?

Gamblin’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Names of Love (2010), The Tiger Brigades (2006) and Pédale douce (1996). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Gamblin now is – what next?

Three reasons Jacques Gamblin 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 67-year-old French?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Gamblin.
  3. It would give Jacques Gamblin a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Gamblin 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 Jacques Gamblin for James Bond.

“His name is Gamblin. Jacques Gamblin!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 3, 2025
“He was perfect as André Lemoine in Pédale douce, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 3, 2025
“A French James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 3, 2025
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Gamblin has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 3, 2025

Rumors about Jacques Gamblin 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 Jacques Gamblin should be the next James Bond?

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