Zhao Benshan to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 66-year-old James Bond from China?
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Is Benshan set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in March 2024. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Zhao Benshan.

UPDATE 18/04/2024 : 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 Beijing wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Zhao Benshan become the Seventh James Bond?

Benshan’s star has been rising in recent years . His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Benshan now is – what next?

Three reasons Zhao Benshan would be good for the James Bond franchise

  1. It would clarify that Bond is a rotating identity: If M can be a woman, why can't James Bond be a 66-year-old Chinese?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Benshan.
  3. It would give Zhao Benshan a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Benshan. Zhao Benshan!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) April 17, 2024
“A Chinese James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) April 17, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Benshan has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) April 17, 2024

Rumors about Zhao Benshan 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 Zhao Benshan should be the next James Bond?

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