Patrick Bruel to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 65-year-old James Bond from France?
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Is Bruel set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in November 2024. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Patrick Bruel.

UPDATE 22/12/2024 : 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 Patrick Bruel become the Seventh James Bond?

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

The question for Bruel now is – what next?

Three reasons Patrick Bruel 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 65-year-old French?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Bruel.
  3. It would give Patrick Bruel a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Bruel 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 Patrick Bruel for James Bond.

“His name is Bruel. Patrick Bruel!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) December 21, 2024
“He was perfect as Frédéric Game in P.R.O.F.S, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) December 21, 2024
“A French James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) December 21, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Bruel has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) December 21, 2024

Rumors about Patrick Bruel 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 Patrick Bruel should be the next James Bond?

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