Laurent Lucas to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Paris
Last updated on May 17, 2025

So, why not a 59-year-old James Bond from France?

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

UPDATE 17/05/2025 : 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 Laurent Lucas become the Seventh James Bond?

Lucas’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Lemming (2005), Who Killed Bambi? (2003) and Laughter and Punishment (2003). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Lucas now is – what next?

Three reasons Laurent Lucas 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 59-year-old French?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Lucas.
It would give Laurent Lucas a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Lucas 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 Laurent Lucas for James Bond.

“His name is Lucas. Laurent Lucas!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) May 16, 2025

“He was perfect as Jacques in Laughter and Punishment, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) May 16, 2025

“A French James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) May 16, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Lucas has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) May 16, 2025

Rumors about Laurent Lucas 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 Laurent Lucas should be the next James Bond?