Choi Min-sik to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 61-year-old James Bond from South Korea?
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Is Choi set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in March 2024. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Choi Min-sik.

UPDATE 20/04/2024 : 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 Seoul wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Choi Min-sik become the Seventh James Bond?

Choi’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Lucy (2014), Taegukgi (2004) and Oldboy (2003). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Choi now is – what next?

Three reasons Choi Min-sik 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 61-year-old Korean?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Choi.
  3. It would give Choi Min-sik a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

Twitter was flooded again Friday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want Choi Min-sik for James Bond.

“His name is Choi. Choi Min-sik!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 19, 2024
“He was perfect in Taegukgi, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 19, 2024
“A Korean James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 19, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Choi has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 19, 2024

Rumors about Choi Min-sik 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 Choi Min-sik should be the next James Bond?

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