Max Boublil to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Paris
Last updated on April 13, 2025

So, why not a 45-year-old James Bond from France?

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Is Boublil 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 Max Boublil.

UPDATE 13/04/2025 : 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 Max Boublil become the Seventh James Bond?

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

The question for Boublil now is – what next?

Three reasons Max Boublil 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 45-year-old French?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Boublil.
It would give Max Boublil a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Boublil. Max Boublil!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 12, 2025

“A French James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 12, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Boublil has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 12, 2025

Rumors about Max Boublil 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 Max Boublil should be the next James Bond?