Sami Frey to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Paris
Last updated on March 29, 2025

So, why not a 87-year-old James Bond from France?

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Is Frey 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 Sami Frey.

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 Sami Frey become the Seventh James Bond?

Frey’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Dance with Him (2007), Revenge of the Musketeers (1994) and My Life and Times with Antonin Artaud (1994). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Frey now is – what next?

Three reasons Sami Frey 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 87-year-old French?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Frey.
It would give Sami Frey a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Frey 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 Sami Frey for James Bond.

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

“He was perfect as Avram Rabinovitz in War and Remembrance, 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: Frey has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) March 28, 2025

Rumors about Sami Frey 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 Sami Frey should be the next James Bond?