Donny Alamsyah to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Jakarta
Last updated on March 31, 2025

So, why not a 46-year-old James Bond from Indonesia?

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

UPDATE 31/03/2025 : 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 Jakarta wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Donny Alamsyah become the Seventh James Bond?

Alamsyah’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Raid: Redemption (2012). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Alamsyah now is – what next?

Three reasons Donny Alamsyah 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 46-year-old Indonesian?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Alamsyah.
It would give Donny Alamsyah a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Alamsyah 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 Donny Alamsyah for James Bond.

“His name is Alamsyah. Donny Alamsyah!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) March 30, 2025

“He was perfect as Andi in The Raid: Redemption, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) March 30, 2025

“An Indonesian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) March 30, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Alamsyah has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) March 30, 2025

Rumors about Donny Alamsyah 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 Donny Alamsyah should be the next James Bond?