Louis Leterrier to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Paris
Last updated on June 26, 2025

So, why not a 52-year-old James Bond from France?

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

UPDATE 26/06/2025 : 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 Louis Leterrier become the Seventh James Bond?

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

The question for Leterrier now is – what next?

Three reasons Louis Leterrier 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 52-year-old French?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Leterrier.
It would give Louis Leterrier a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Leterrier. Louis Leterrier!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) June 25, 2025

“He was perfect as Ouhécharlis in Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) June 25, 2025

“A French James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) June 25, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Leterrier has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) June 25, 2025

Rumors about Louis Leterrier 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 Louis Leterrier should be the next James Bond?