Joe Taslim to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Jakarta
Last updated on June 20, 2025

So, why not a 43-year-old James Bond from Indonesia?

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Is Taslim set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in May 2025. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Joe Taslim.

UPDATE 20/06/2025 : 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 Jakarta wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Joe Taslim become the Seventh James Bond?

Taslim’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Star Trek Beyond (2016), Fast & Furious 6 (2013) and The Raid: Redemption (2012). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Taslim now is – what next?

Three reasons Joe Taslim 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 43-year-old Indonesian?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Taslim.
It would give Joe Taslim a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Taslim. Joe Taslim!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) June 19, 2025

“He was perfect as Jah in Fast & Furious 6, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) June 19, 2025

“An Indonesian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) June 19, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Taslim has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) June 19, 2025

Rumors about Joe Taslim 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 Joe Taslim should be the next James Bond?