Jean Becker to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Paris
Last updated on July 13, 2025

So, why not a 92-year-old James Bond from France?

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

UPDATE 13/07/2025 : 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 Jean Becker become the Seventh James Bond?

Becker’s star has been rising in recent years . His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Becker now is – what next?

Three reasons Jean Becker 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 92-year-old French?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Becker.
It would give Jean Becker a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Becker. Jean Becker!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) July 12, 2025

“A French James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) July 12, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Becker has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) July 12, 2025

Rumors about Jean Becker 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 Jean Becker should be the next James Bond?