Samuel Benchetrit to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Paris
Last updated on June 21, 2025

So, why not a 51-year-old James Bond from France?

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

UPDATE 21/06/2025 : 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 Samuel Benchetrit become the Seventh James Bond?

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

The question for Benchetrit now is – what next?

Three reasons Samuel Benchetrit 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 51-year-old French?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Benchetrit.
It would give Samuel Benchetrit a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Benchetrit 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 Samuel Benchetrit for James Bond.

“His name is Benchetrit. Samuel Benchetrit!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) June 20, 2025

“A French James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) June 20, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Benchetrit has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) June 20, 2025

Rumors about Samuel Benchetrit 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 Samuel Benchetrit should be the next James Bond?