Thomas N'Gijol to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Paris
Last updated on March 16, 2025

So, why not a 46-year-old James Bond from France?

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Is N'Gijol set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in February 2025. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Thomas N'Gijol.

UPDATE 16/03/2025 : 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 Thomas N'Gijol become the Seventh James Bond?

N'Gijol’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Back to Square One (2011) and La Chance de ma vie (2011). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for N'Gijol now is – what next?

Three reasons Thomas N'Gijol 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 46-year-old French?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as N'Gijol.
It would give Thomas N'Gijol a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

Twitter was flooded again Saturday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want Thomas N'Gijol for James Bond.

“His name is N'Gijol. Thomas N'Gijol!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) March 15, 2025

“He was perfect as Vincent in La Chance de ma vie, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) March 15, 2025

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

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

Rumors about Thomas N'Gijol 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 Thomas N'Gijol should be the next James Bond?