Stéphane Freiss to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 63-year-old James Bond from France?

Is Freiss set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in October 2024. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Stéphane Freiss.

UPDATE 04/11/2024 : 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 Stéphane Freiss become the Seventh James Bond?

Freiss’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis (2008), Munich (2005) and Chouans! (1988). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Freiss now is – what next?

Three reasons Stéphane Freiss 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 63-year-old French?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Freiss.
  3. It would give Stéphane Freiss a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Freiss. Stéphane Freiss!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) November 3, 2024
“He was perfect as Jean Sabrier in Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) November 3, 2024
“A French James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) November 3, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Freiss has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) November 3, 2024

Rumors about Stéphane Freiss 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 Stéphane Freiss should be the next James Bond?

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