Michel Boujenah to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Tunis
Last updated on May 23, 2025

So, why not a 72-year-old James Bond from Tunisia?

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

UPDATE 23/05/2025 : 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 Tunis wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Michel Boujenah become the Seventh James Bond?

Boujenah’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Masked Mobsters (2007), Les Misérables (1995) and Navel of the World (1993). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Boujenah now is – what next?

Three reasons Michel Boujenah 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 72-year-old Tunisian?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Boujenah.
It would give Michel Boujenah a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Boujenah 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 Michel Boujenah for James Bond.

“His name is Boujenah. Michel Boujenah!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) May 22, 2025

“He was perfect as Julie's father in Masked Mobsters, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) May 22, 2025

“A Tunisian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) May 22, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Boujenah has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) May 22, 2025

Rumors about Michel Boujenah 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 Michel Boujenah should be the next James Bond?