Ge You to be the next James Bond?

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Is Ge set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in October 2024. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Ge You.

UPDATE 05/11/2024 : 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 Beijing wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Ge You become the Seventh James Bond?

Ge’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Let the Bullets Fly (2010), If You Are the One (2008) and Farewell My Concubine (1993). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Ge now is – what next?

Three reasons Ge You 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 67-year-old Chinese?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Ge.
  3. It would give Ge You a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Ge. Ge You!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) November 4, 2024
“He was perfect as Qin Fen in If You Are the One, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) November 4, 2024
“A Chinese James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) November 4, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Ge has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) November 4, 2024

Rumors about Ge You 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 Ge You should be the next James Bond?

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