He has received over tens of millions of followers because the charming heart-throb within the Netflix collection Emily In Paris.
And now it may be revealed that actor Lucien Laviscount has additionally caught the attention of James Bond boss Barbara Broccoli and is being lined as much as turn out to be the brand new 007 to switch Daniel Craig.
The debonair Burnley-born actor caught the eye of the film franchise’s bosses for his position within the romcom collection as Alfie, boyfriend of Emily Cooper, performed by Lily Collins.
Laviscount, 30, whose first position was as a toddler mannequin for Marks & Spencer when he was ten, can also be deemed to be the right age to play Bond. Ms Broccoli has made it clear she needs the following actor to painting the character for 15 years, which guidelines out former favorite Idris Elba, who turned 50 in September.
Lucien Laviscount is being lined as much as turn out to be the brand new 007 to switch Daniel Craig. Pictured: The Emily in Paris actor attends the Self-importance Honest Oscar Celebration in Beverly Hills, California, March 2022
Laviscount joined Emily In Paris for its second collection when his British banker character swept main woman Emily off her toes. Pictured: Lily Collins as Emily and Lucien Laviscount as Alfie in Emily in Paris
It’s also thought that Ms Broccoli and her staff are eager to have an ethnic-minority star to play 007 so the franchise is reflective of recent society.
Nevertheless, some executives are fearful Laviscount’s look on actuality present Superstar Huge Brother in 2011, when he completed in fifth place, will tarnish his possibilities of getting the job as a result of earlier Bonds have been extra intellectual.
A supply stated: ‘Lucien ticks all the packing containers. He’s an excellent proficient actor, is extraordinarily good-looking and previously 18 months has received a number of new followers since he joined Emily In Paris.
‘Bond bosses are already saying how one can see him within the 007 tuxedo, how dapper and becoming to the position he’ll look.
‘However, there’s a sticking level, and that’s Huge Brother. Lucien appeared on the present at a time when his performing profession was not as high-profile as it’s now, however he was extremely popular then and has a fan base now which stretches generations. That could be a dream for Barbara who could be very taken with him.’
Laviscount has additionally caught the attention of James Bond boss Barbara Broccoli and is being lined as much as turn out to be the brand new 007 to switch Daniel Craig. Pictured: Craig and Broccoli onstage with Michelle Yeoh in Beverly Hills, California, September 2022
The debonair Burnley-born actor caught the eye of the film franchise’s bosses for his position within the romcom collection as Alfie, boyfriend of Emily Cooper, performed by Lily Collins. Pictured: Laviscount pictured in April 2022
Laviscount joined Emily In Paris for its second collection when his British banker character swept main woman Emily off her toes after assembly her throughout their French classes. They went on to get pleasure from a romance after he determined to dwell within the French capital.
Laviscount’s first performing position was in BBC drama Clocking Off earlier than he landed a full-time job on Coronation Road, taking part in non secular swimmer Ben Richardson. Following his stint on Superstar Huge Brother, he starred in Waterloo Highway earlier than shifting to the US and a job as Earl Gray in Fox’s horror comedy collection Scream Queens.
He’s additionally in BBC3 drama Peacock, in addition to Netflix film Your Christmas Or Mine alongside Angela Griffin and Intercourse Schooling actor Asa Butterfield. Laviscount has reportedly dated a lot of celebrities together with Kelly Osbourne and Little Combine singer Leigh-Anne Pinnock.
In the meantime, it will also be revealed that regardless of Ms Broccoli saying no announcement on a brand new 007 movie is imminent, stunt women and men are being examined at Pinewood Studios. A supply there stated: ‘They need to be prepared for when issues begin shifting with the brand new Bond.’
