James Bond executives eye up Lucien Laviscount as next 007

He has won millions of fans as the charming heartthrob on the Netflix series Emily In Paris.

And now it can be revealed that actor Lucien Laviscount has also caught the eye of James Bond boss Barbara Broccoli and is being lined up to become the new 007 to replace Daniel Craig.

The stylish Burnley-born actor caught the eye of film franchise bosses for his role in the romantic comedy series as Emily Cooper’s boyfriend Alfie, played by Lily Collins.

Laviscount, 30, whose first role was as a child model for Marks & Spencer when she was ten, is also considered the perfect age to play Bond. Ms Broccoli has made it clear that she wants the next actor to play the character for 15 years, which rules out former favorite Idris Elba, who turned 50 in September.

Lucien Laviscount is lining up to become the new 007 to replace Daniel Craig. Pictured: The Emily in Paris actor attends the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, California, March 2022

Laviscount joined Emily In Paris for her second series when her character as a British banker swept leading lady Emily. Pictured: Lily Collins as Emily and Lucien Laviscount as Alfie in Emily in Paris

It is also believed that Ms. Broccoli and her team are interested in having a star from an ethnic minority to play 007 so that the franchise reflects modern society.

However, some executives fear that Laviscount’s appearance on the reality show Celebrity Big Brother in 2011, when he finished fifth, will dampen his chances of getting the job because previous Bonds have been more intellectual.

A source said: ‘Lucien ticks all the boxes. He is a super talented actor, he is extremely handsome and in the last 18 months he has gained a lot of new fans since he joined Emily In Paris.

“Bond bosses are already saying how you can see him in the 007 tuxedo, how smart and role-appropriate he will look.

‘But, there is a sticking point, and that is Big Brother. Lucien appeared on the show at a time when his acting career was not as high-profile as it is now, but he was very popular at the time and now he has a fan base that spans generations. That is a dream for Barbara, who is very much in love with him.

Laviscount has also caught the eye of James Bond boss Barbara Broccoli and is being lined up to become the new 007 to replace Daniel Craig. Pictured: Craig and Broccoli onstage with Michelle Yeoh in Beverly Hills, California, September 2022

The stylish Burnley-born actor caught the eye of film franchise bosses for his role in the romantic comedy series as Emily Cooper’s boyfriend Alfie, played by Lily Collins. Pictured: Laviscount in April 2022

Laviscount joined Emily In Paris for her second series when her character as a British banker swept leading lady Emily after meeting her during her French lessons. They continued to enjoy a romance after he decided to live in the French capital.

Laviscount’s first acting role was in the BBC drama Clocking Off before landing a full-time job on Coronation Street, playing religious swimmer Ben Richardson. After his stint on Celebrity Big Brother, he starred in Waterloo Road before moving to the US and a role as Earl Gray on the Fox comedy horror series Scream Queens.

He is also in the BBC3 drama Peacock as well as the Netflix film Your Christmas Or Mine alongside Angela Griffin and Sex Education actor Asa Butterfield. Laviscount has reportedly dated a number of celebrities, including Kelly Osbourne and Little Mix singer Leigh-Anne Pinnock.

Meanwhile, it may also be revealed that despite Ms. Broccoli saying that no announcement about a new 007 movie is imminent, the stuntmen are being tested at Pinewood Studios. A source there said: “They want to be ready for when things start to move with the new Bond.”