Jean-Paul Rouve to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 57-year-old James Bond from France?

Is Rouve set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in November 2024. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Jean-Paul Rouve.

UPDATE 22/12/2024 : 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 Jean-Paul Rouve become the Seventh James Bond?

Rouve’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Dalida (2017), Julie Lescaut (1992-2000) and The Tuche Family (2011). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Rouve now is – what next?

Three reasons Jean-Paul Rouve 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 57-year-old French?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Rouve.
  3. It would give Jean-Paul Rouve a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Rouve 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-Paul Rouve for James Bond.

“His name is Rouve. Jean-Paul Rouve!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) December 21, 2024
“He was perfect as Vincent Rousseau in Those Happy Days, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) December 21, 2024
“A French James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) December 21, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Rouve has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) December 21, 2024

Rumors about Jean-Paul Rouve 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-Paul Rouve should be the next James Bond?

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