Daniel Wu to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Hong Kong
Last updated on July 24, 2025

So, why not a 50-year-old James Bond from Hong Kong?

Hot news

Rumor July 2025
Death Hoax says “Daniel Wu dies at 50”
Money July 23, 2025
Daniel Wu is Highest-Paid Actor in the World
Rumor Central July 2025
Is Daniel Wu secretly gay and hiding in the closet?

Is Wu 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 Daniel Wu.

UPDATE 24/07/2025 : 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 Daniel Wu become the Seventh James Bond?

Wu’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Warcraft (2016), Shinjuku Incident (2009) and Protégé (2007). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Wu now is – what next?

Three reasons Daniel Wu 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 50-year-old ?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Wu.
It would give Daniel Wu a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Wu. Daniel Wu!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) July 23, 2025

“He was perfect as Nick in Protégé, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) July 23, 2025

“A James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) July 23, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Wu has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) July 23, 2025

Rumors about Daniel Wu 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 Daniel Wu should be the next James Bond?