US EditionHenry Golding Thinks Portraying James Bond Would Be a 'Nightmare'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, JUN 29 – Henry Golding calls the James Bond role a 'nightmare' due to intense cultural pressure and public expectations, suggesting the franchise could expand with more diverse 00 agents.
- On June 25, 2025, Henry Golding spoke at The Old Guard 2 premiere in Los Angeles about the challenges of playing James Bond.
- Golding said playing Bond would be a "nightmare" due to the role’s high cultural pressure and audience expectations around 007.
- Earlier this week, Amazon MGM Studios announced Denis Villeneuve as the director for the upcoming Bond film, with a commitment to uphold the franchise's legacy.
- Golding, born in Malaysia and raised in the UK, described being linked to Bond as an "honour" and suggested expanding the franchise with more agents.
- The next Bond film has no confirmed lead or release date, indicating ongoing casting and production developments for the 50-year-old franchise.
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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
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