Pascal Greggory to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 70-year-old James Bond from France?

Is Greggory 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 Pascal Greggory.

UPDATE 16/05/2025 : 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 Paris wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Pascal Greggory become the Seventh James Bond?

Greggory’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Actress' Ball (2009), La Vie en rose (2007) and The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Greggory now is – what next?

Three reasons Pascal Greggory 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 70-year-old French?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Greggory.
  3. It would give Pascal Greggory a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Greggory 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 Pascal Greggory for James Bond.

“His name is Greggory. Pascal Greggory!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) May 15, 2025
“He was perfect as Louis Barrier in La Vie en rose, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) May 15, 2025
“A French James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) May 15, 2025
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Greggory has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) May 15, 2025

Rumors about Pascal Greggory 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 Pascal Greggory should be the next James Bond?

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