US EditionHenry Golding Thinks Portraying James Bond Would Be a 'Nightmare'
- On June 25, 2025, Henry Golding attended The Old Guard 2 premiere in Los Angeles and shared that playing James Bond would be "every actor's kind of nightmare."
- Golding, an Asian actor widely tipped as a candidate to replace Daniel Craig, explained that the role carries heavy cultural pressure and public expectation.
- He suggested the franchise explore adding more agents or 00s to ease these pressures and pitched the idea of an 008 agent as a reference to a lucky Chinese number.
- Amazon MGM Studios announced earlier this week that Denis Villeneuve has been chosen to helm the upcoming James Bond film, with plans to respect the franchise's heritage while paving the way for fresh stories.
- This development, alongside Golding's comments, signals the franchise is evolving but retains traditional challenges tied to the iconic Bond character and casting choices.
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Henry Golding Discusses the Pressure of Becoming 007 in Next 'James Bond' Reboot
Amazon MGM Studios has announced that Denis Villeneuve will helm the James Bond reboot, the twenty-seventh entry in the series. The film will feature a new actor in the title role, taking over from Daniel Craig, who played the character in the last five installments. “I was raised with James Bond. I love James Bond movies. I would love to do a James Bond movie one day. Action is very cinematic,” Villeneuve told Comingsoon.net in 2015. He sure do…
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#SHOWBIZ: Henry Golding says playing James Bond would be a 'nightmare' despite the honour
LOS ANGELES: Despite being frequently named as a potential successor to Daniel Craig to play James Bond, Sarawak-born international star Henry Golding admits the idea of taking on the iconic role feels daunting. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
Henry Golding Reveals Why Playing James Bond is ‘Every Actor’s Kind of Nightmare’ | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip
Henry Golding is opening up about the prospects of playing James Bond. The 38-year-old actor was asked about the possibility of him taking the reigns while attending the premiere of his new movie The Old Guard 2 last week. “I think that’s every actor’s kind of nightmare,” he told People. Keep reading to find out more… “But at the same time, [you're] also wanting to kind of add something new to a franchise,” Henry added. “Why can’t they bring out…
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