Maria Pacôme to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Paris
Last updated on April 17, 2025

So, why not a 101-year-old James Bond from France?

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

UPDATE 17/04/2025 : 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 Maria Pacôme become the Seventh James Bond?

Pacôme’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Crisis (1992), The gendarme (1964-1982) and The Under-Gifted (1980). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Pacôme now is – what next?

Three reasons Maria Pacôme 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 101-year-old French?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Pacôme.
It would give Maria Pacôme a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Pacôme 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 Maria Pacôme for James Bond.

“His name is Pacôme. Maria Pacôme!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 16, 2025

“He was perfect as Lucie Jumaucourt in The Under-Gifted, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 16, 2025

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

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

Rumors about Maria Pacôme 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 Maria Pacôme should be the next James Bond?