Jean-Claude Drouot to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 86-year-old James Bond from Belgium?

Is Drouot 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 Jean-Claude Drouot.

UPDATE 14/04/2025 : 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 Brussels wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Jean-Claude Drouot become the Seventh James Bond?

Drouot’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Thierry la Fronde (1963-1966). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Drouot now is – what next?

Three reasons Jean-Claude Drouot 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 86-year-old Belgian?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Drouot.
  3. It would give Jean-Claude Drouot a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Drouot. Jean-Claude Drouot!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 13, 2025
“He was perfect as Thierry de Janville in Thierry la Fronde, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 13, 2025
“A Belgian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 13, 2025
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Drouot has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 13, 2025

Rumors about Jean-Claude Drouot 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-Claude Drouot should be the next James Bond?

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