Vincent Lacoste to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 31-year-old James Bond from France?

Is Lacoste 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 Vincent Lacoste.

UPDATE 03/04/2025 : 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 Vincent Lacoste become the Seventh James Bond?

Lacoste’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Asterix & Obelix: God Save Britannia (2012). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Lacoste now is – what next?

Three reasons Vincent Lacoste 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 31-year-old French?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Lacoste.
  3. It would give Vincent Lacoste a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Lacoste. Vincent Lacoste!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 2, 2025
“He was perfect as Goudurix in Asterix & Obelix: God Save Britannia, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 2, 2025
“A French James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 2, 2025
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Lacoste has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 2, 2025

Rumors about Vincent Lacoste 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 Vincent Lacoste should be the next James Bond?

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