Benedict Wong to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
London
Last updated on June 6, 2025

Is Benedict Wong set to be the next James Bond?

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Is Wong set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in May 2025. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Benedict Wong.

UPDATE 06/06/2025 : 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 in London wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Benedict Wong become the Seventh James Bond?

Wong’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Doctor Strange (2016) and Marco Polo (2014-2016). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Wong now is – what next?

Three reasons Benedict Wong 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 Benedict Wong?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Wong.
It would give Benedict Wong a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Wong. Benedict Wong!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) June 5, 2025

“He was perfect as Vincent in Top Boy, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) June 5, 2025

“A 54-year-old James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) June 5, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Wong has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) June 5, 2025

Rumors about Benedict Wong 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 Benedict Wong should be the next James Bond?