Jiang Wen to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Beijing
Last updated on March 25, 2025

So, why not a 62-year-old James Bond from China?

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Is Jiang 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 Jiang Wen.

UPDATE 25/03/2025 : 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 Jiang Wen become the Seventh James Bond?

Jiang’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Rogue One (2016) and Let the Bullets Fly (2010). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Jiang now is – what next?

Three reasons Jiang Wen 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 62-year-old Chinese?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Jiang.
It would give Jiang Wen a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Jiang 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 Jiang Wen for James Bond.

“His name is Jiang. Jiang Wen!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) March 24, 2025

“He was perfect as Poxy in Let the Bullets Fly, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) March 24, 2025

“A Chinese James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) March 24, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Jiang has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) March 24, 2025

Rumors about Jiang Wen 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 Jiang Wen should be the next James Bond?