Ken Leung to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Washington
Last updated on July 25, 2025

So, why not a 55-year-old James Bond from United States?

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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 Los Angeles wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Ken Leung become the Seventh James Bond?

Leung’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Lost (2008-2010), X-Men: The Last Stand (2006) and Vanilla Sky (2001). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Leung now is – what next?

Three reasons Ken Leung 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 55-year-old American?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Leung.
It would give Ken Leung a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Leung 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 Ken Leung for James Bond.

“His name is Leung. Ken Leung!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) July 24, 2025

“He was perfect as Art Editor in Vanilla Sky, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) July 24, 2025

“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) July 24, 2025

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

Rumors about Ken Leung 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 Ken Leung should be the next James Bond?