9 actors who could replace Daniel Craig as the next James Bond

1. Simu Liu

Simu Liu could be the wildcard that shuffles the deck of the James Bond franchise.

Coming hot (no pun intended) off the heels of his Marvel success as Shang-Chi, Liu has shown he can handle complex characters while also delivering literal punches and kicks in amazing action scenes. Imagine a James Bond film that not only gives us the classic espionage thrills we love but also infuses it with martial arts mastery. Liu isn’t just an excellent and diverse casting choice – he’s a potential paradigm shift for the franchise.

What makes Liu particularly exciting is his ability to break some serious cultural ground. Casting him would not only diversify the Bond portfolio, as would the casting of Idris Elba, Rege-Jean Page, and Rodrigo Santoro, but also broaden its global appeal. In an era where representation matters more than ever, having an Asian Bond could and would open up new ideas for and give us a fresh take on the character. Not even mentioning that my twin (yes, we’re total-strangers-twins and I love it) is a real martial artist and can absolutely nail the smolder and charisma that Bond embodies. The potential for fresh, engaging storytelling is enormous, and it could attract an entirely new fan base to the franchise.

And there you have it – a roulette of choices for the next James Bond. So, who’s your money on? Regardless of who snags the role, one thing’s for sure: the future of Bond is looking

hotter, so much hotter

more exciting than ever.