Ng Man-tat to be the next James Bond?
- By Jim Leap
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Is Ng set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in January 2025. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Ng Man-tat.
UPDATE 23/02/2025 : 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 Ng Man-tat become the Seventh James Bond?
Ng’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Shaolin Soccer (2001), King of Comedy (1999) and The God of Cookery (1996). His commercial appeal is growing, too.
The question for Ng now is – what next?
Three reasons Ng Man-tat 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 73-year-old ?
- No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Ng.
- It would give Ng Man-tat a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.
This 'Ng To Play James Bond' Rumor had the internet in a frenzy
Twitter was flooded again Saturday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want Ng Man-tat for James Bond.
“His name is Ng. Ng Man-tat!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) February 22, 2025
“He was perfect as Chow's business partner in The God of Cookery, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) February 22, 2025
“A James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) February 22, 2025
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Ng has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) February 22, 2025
Rumors about Ng Man-tat 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 Ng Man-tat should be the next James Bond?
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