Chow Yun-fat to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 70-year-old James Bond from Hong Kong?
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Is Chow set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in November 2025. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Chow Yun-fat.

UPDATE 15/12/2025 : 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 Chow Yun-fat become the Seventh James Bond?

Chow’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Let the Bullets Fly (2010), Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) and All About Ah-Long (1989). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Chow now is – what next?

Three reasons Chow Yun-fat 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 70-year-old ?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Chow.
  3. It would give Chow Yun-fat a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Chow 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 Chow Yun-fat for James Bond.

“His name is Chow. Chow Yun-fat!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) December 14, 2025
“He was perfect as Ah Long in All About Ah-Long, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) December 14, 2025
“A James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) December 14, 2025
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Chow has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) December 14, 2025

Rumors about Chow Yun-fat 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 Chow Yun-fat should be the next James Bond?

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