Richard Berry to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Paris
Last updated on April 16, 2025

So, why not a 74-year-old James Bond from France?

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Is Berry 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 Richard Berry.

UPDATE 16/04/2025 : 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 Richard Berry become the Seventh James Bond?

Berry’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in 22 Bullets (2010), A Pain in the Ass (2008) and The Valet (2006). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Berry now is – what next?

Three reasons Richard Berry 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 74-year-old French?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Berry.
It would give Richard Berry a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Berry. Richard Berry!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 15, 2025

“He was perfect as Inspector Mathias Palouzi in The Nark, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 15, 2025

“A French James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 15, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Berry has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 15, 2025

Rumors about Richard Berry 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 Richard Berry should be the next James Bond?