Andy Lau to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 63-year-old James Bond from Hong Kong?
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Is Lau set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in June 2025. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Andy Lau.

UPDATE 14/07/2025 : 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 Hong Kong wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Andy Lau become the Seventh James Bond?

Lau’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Great Wall (2016), The Warlords (2007) and Protégé (2007). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Lau now is – what next?

Three reasons Andy Lau 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 63-year-old ?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Lau.
  3. It would give Andy Lau a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

Twitter was flooded again Sunday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want Andy Lau for James Bond.

“His name is Lau. Andy Lau!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) July 13, 2025
“He was perfect as Liu in House of Flying Daggers, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) July 13, 2025
“A James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) July 13, 2025
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Lau has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) July 13, 2025

Rumors about Andy Lau 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 Andy Lau should be the next James Bond?

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