Tony Jaa to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Bangkok
Last updated on April 18, 2025

So, why not a 49-year-old James Bond from Thailand?

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

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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 Bangkok wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Tony Jaa become the Seventh James Bond?

Jaa’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Fast & Furious 7 (2015), The Protector (2005) and Ong-Bak (2003). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Jaa now is – what next?

Three reasons Tony Jaa 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 49-year-old Thai?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Jaa.
It would give Tony Jaa a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Jaa 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 Tony Jaa for James Bond.

“His name is Jaa. Tony Jaa!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 17, 2025

“He was perfect as Ting in Ong-Bak, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) April 17, 2025

“A Thai James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 17, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Jaa has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 17, 2025

Rumors about Tony Jaa 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 Tony Jaa should be the next James Bond?