Tony Leung Ka-fai to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
Hong Kong
Last updated on May 17, 2025

So, why not a 67-year-old James Bond from Hong Kong?

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

UPDATE 17/05/2025 : 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 Tony Leung Ka-fai become the Seventh James Bond?

Leung’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Election (2005) and The Lover (1992). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Leung now is – what next?

Three reasons Tony Leung Ka-fai 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 67-year-old ?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Leung.
It would give Tony Leung Ka-fai 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 Friday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want Tony Leung Ka-fai for James Bond.

“His name is Leung. Tony Leung Ka-fai!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) May 16, 2025

“He was perfect as the Chinese man in The Lover, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) May 16, 2025

“A James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) May 16, 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) May 16, 2025

Rumors about Tony Leung Ka-fai 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 Leung Ka-fai should be the next James Bond?