Manuel Gélin to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 67-year-old James Bond from France?
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Is Gélin set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in November 2025. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Manuel Gélin.

UPDATE 19/12/2025 : 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 Manuel Gélin become the Seventh James Bond?

Gélin’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in One Deadly Summer (1983) and Braquo (2011-2011). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Gélin now is – what next?

Three reasons Manuel Gélin 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 67-year-old French?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Gélin.
  3. It would give Manuel Gélin a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Gélin. Manuel Gélin!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) December 18, 2025
“He was perfect as Boubou in One Deadly Summer, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) December 18, 2025
“A French James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) December 18, 2025
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Gélin has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) December 18, 2025

Rumors about Manuel Gélin 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 Manuel Gélin should be the next James Bond?

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