Patrick Timsit to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Paris
Last updated on March 29, 2025

So, why not a 65-year-old James Bond from France?

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Is Timsit 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 Patrick Timsit.

UPDATE 29/03/2025 : 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 Patrick Timsit become the Seventh James Bond?

Timsit’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Dalida (2017), On the Trail of the Marsupilami (2012) and A Pain in the Ass (2008). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Timsit now is – what next?

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

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

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

“His name is Timsit. Patrick Timsit!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) March 28, 2025

“He was perfect as Nounours in Le Cousin, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) March 28, 2025

“A French James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) March 28, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Timsit has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) March 28, 2025

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