The actor began his career on the teen drama Grange Hill and is now tipped to become the next James Bond.
Who is Lucien Laviscount?
Lancashire native Lucien was born on June 9, 1992.
He attended Ribblesdale High School in Clitheroe and was also a member of Carol Godby’s theatre workshop in Bury.
Laviscount began his on-screen career at the age of just 10, after nabbing a spot in a Marks & Spencer ad.
He then secured roles in programmes such as Clocking Off and Johnny and the Bomb before becoming a series regular in the BBC One series Grange Hill.
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In December 2022, it was revealed that Lucien caught the eye of James Bond boss Barbara Broccoli and is being lined up to become the new 007 to replace Daniel Craig.
A source told The Daily Mail: “Lucien ticks all of the boxes.
“He is a super talented actor, is extremely handsome and in the past 18 months has won lots of new fans since he joined Emily In Paris.
“Bond bosses are already saying how you can see him in the 007 tuxedo, how dapper and fitting to the role he will look.”
What has Lucien Laviscount starred in?
Lucien has had roles in Coronation Street, Scream Queens, Waterloo Road and the short-lived Riverdale spin-off Katy Keene.
In 2011, he finished fifth place on Celebrity Big Brother.
In 2021, it was announced that he would be joining the cast of Emily In Paris.
He has starred in seasons two and three opposite Lily Collins as her love interest Alfie.
In 2024, Colombian popstar Shakira revealed that Lucien would be her co-star in her upcoming music video for the song Puntería.
The song and video is in collaboration with Grammy Award-winner Cardi B.
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Who has Lucien Laviscount dated?
The British star has been linked to a string of famous faces over the years.
He was most recently linked to former Little Mix Jesy Nelson after the pair were spotted kissing on a night out in London in November 2021.
He was also rumoured to be seeing Nelson’s former bandmate, Leigh-Anne Pinnock a few years prior.
The actor has been said to have dated a number of his costars including Brooke Vincent, Dominique Jackson, and Amy Childs — but nothing has been confirmed.
In 2011, he was linked to fellow Waterloo Road star and Strictly Come Dancing contestant Chelsee Healey.
During his appearance on Celebrity Big Brother in the same year, Lucien became known for his flirtatious antics and sent tongues wagging after climbing into bed with Kerry Katona.
Their relationship was met with some scepticism due to their 12-year age gap and eventually fizzled out.