Jackie Chan to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 71-year-old James Bond from Hong Kong?
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Is Chan 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 Jackie Chan.

UPDATE 20/12/2025 : 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 Jackie Chan become the Seventh James Bond?

Chan’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Karate Kid (2010), The Spy Next Door (2010) and Shinjuku Incident (2009). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Chan now is – what next?

Three reasons Jackie Chan 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 71-year-old ?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Chan.
  3. It would give Jackie Chan a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Chan. Jackie Chan!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) December 19, 2025
“He was perfect as Mr. Han in The Karate Kid, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) December 19, 2025
“A James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) December 19, 2025
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Chan has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) December 19, 2025

Rumors about Jackie Chan 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 Jackie Chan should be the next James Bond?

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