Marc Caro to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 69-year-old James Bond from France?
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Is Caro set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in December 2025. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Marc Caro.

UPDATE 15/01/2026 : 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 Marc Caro become the Seventh James Bond?

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

The question for Caro now is – what next?

Three reasons Marc Caro 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 69-year-old French?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Caro.
  3. It would give Marc Caro a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Caro 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 Marc Caro for James Bond.

“His name is Caro. Marc Caro!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) January 14, 2026
“A French James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) January 14, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Caro has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) January 14, 2026

Rumors about Marc Caro 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 Marc Caro should be the next James Bond?

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