Lambert Wilson to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 66-year-old James Bond from France?

Is Wilson set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in October 2024. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Lambert Wilson.

UPDATE 23/11/2024 : 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 Lambert Wilson become the Seventh James Bond?

Wilson’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in On the Trail of the Marsupilami (2012), Of Gods and Men (2010) and The Princess of Montpensier (2010). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Wilson now is – what next?

Three reasons Lambert Wilson 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 66-year-old French?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Wilson.
  3. It would give Lambert Wilson a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Wilson 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 Lambert Wilson for James Bond.

“His name is Wilson. Lambert Wilson!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) November 22, 2024
“He was perfect as Marquis de Lafayette in Jefferson in Paris, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) November 22, 2024
“A French James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) November 22, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Wilson has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) November 22, 2024

Rumors about Lambert Wilson 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 Lambert Wilson should be the next James Bond?

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