Jacques Weber to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Paris
Last updated on April 19, 2025

So, why not a 75-year-old James Bond from France?

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Is Weber 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 Weber.

UPDATE 19/04/2025 : 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 Weber become the Seventh James Bond?

Weber’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in On the Trail of the Marsupilami (2012), The Actress' Ball (2009) and Odette Toulemonde (2007). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Weber now is – what next?

Three reasons Jacques Weber would be good for the James Bond franchise

It would clarify that Bond is a rotating identity: If M can be a woman, why can't James Bond be a 75-year-old French?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Weber.
It would give Jacques Weber a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Weber. Jacques Weber!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 18, 2025

“He was perfect as Charles in Les Aristos, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 18, 2025

“A French James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 18, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Weber has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 18, 2025

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