Philippe Lellouche to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 59-year-old James Bond from France?

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

UPDATE 25/12/2025 : 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 Philippe Lellouche become the Seventh James Bond?

Lellouche’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in My Best Holidays (2012), Welcome on Board (2011) and The Secret Adventures of Gustave Klopp (2004). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Lellouche now is – what next?

Three reasons Philippe Lellouche 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 59-year-old French?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Lellouche.
  3. It would give Philippe Lellouche a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Lellouche. Philippe Lellouche!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) December 24, 2025
“He was perfect as William in Welcome on Board, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) December 24, 2025
“A French James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) December 24, 2025
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Lellouche has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) December 24, 2025

Rumors about Philippe Lellouche 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 Philippe Lellouche should be the next James Bond?

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