Jacky Cheung to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Hong Kong
Last updated on July 8, 2025

So, why not a 63-year-old James Bond from Hong Kong?

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Is Cheung 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 Jacky Cheung.

UPDATE 08/07/2025 : 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 Jacky Cheung become the Seventh James Bond?

Cheung’s star has been rising in recent years . His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Cheung now is – what next?

Three reasons Jacky Cheung 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 63-year-old ?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Cheung.
It would give Jacky Cheung a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Cheung 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 Jacky Cheung for James Bond.

“His name is Cheung. Jacky Cheung!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) July 7, 2025

“A James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) July 7, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Cheung has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) July 7, 2025

Rumors about Jacky Cheung 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 Jacky Cheung should be the next James Bond?