Ge You to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Beijing
Last updated on March 26, 2025

So, why not a 67-year-old James Bond from China?

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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 February 2025. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Ge You.

UPDATE 26/03/2025 : 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 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

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?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Ge.
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 Tuesday 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) March 25, 2025

“He was perfect as Ma Bangde in Let the Bullets Fly, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) March 25, 2025

“A Chinese James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) March 25, 2025

“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) March 25, 2025

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?