Maurice Barthélemy to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 55-year-old James Bond from France?

Is Barthélemy set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in October 2024. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Maurice Barthélemy.

UPDATE 21/11/2024 : 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 Maurice Barthélemy become the Seventh James Bond?

Barthélemy’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in RRRrrrr!!! (2004), The Race (2002) and Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (2002). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Barthélemy now is – what next?

Three reasons Maurice Barthélemy 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 55-year-old French?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Barthélemy.
  3. It would give Maurice Barthélemy a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Barthélemy 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 Maurice Barthélemy for James Bond.

“His name is Barthélemy. Maurice Barthélemy!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) November 20, 2024
“He was perfect as Couloirdebus in Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) November 20, 2024
“A French James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) November 20, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Barthélemy has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) November 20, 2024

Rumors about Maurice Barthélemy 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 Maurice Barthélemy should be the next James Bond?

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