Harry Shum, Jr. to be the next James Bond?
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Is Shum set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in January 2025. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Harry Shum, Jr..
UPDATE 23/02/2025 : 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 San José wondering what they could bring to the role.
Could Harry Shum, Jr. become the Seventh James Bond?
Shum’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Glee (2009-2015), Step Up 2: The Streets (2008) and Shadowhunters (2016-). His commercial appeal is growing, too.
The question for Shum now is – what next?
Three reasons Harry Shum, Jr. would be good for the James Bond franchise
- It would clarify that Bond is a rotating identity: If M can be a woman, why can't James Bond be a 42-year-old Costa Rican?
- No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Shum.
- It would give Harry Shum, Jr. a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.
This 'Shum To Play James Bond' Rumor had the internet in a frenzy
Twitter was flooded again Saturday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want Harry Shum, Jr. for James Bond.
“His name is Shum. Harry Shum, Jr.!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) February 22, 2025
“He was perfect as Mike Chang in Glee, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) February 22, 2025
“A Costa Rican James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) February 22, 2025
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Shum has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) February 22, 2025
Rumors about Harry Shum, Jr. 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 Harry Shum, Jr. should be the next James Bond?
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