Henry Golding

Actor, model, television host

British-Malaysian Betong, Sarawak, Malaysia

Golding commented publicly on the possibility of playing James Bond, saying the role carries significant cultural pressure. His remarks followed renewed discussion about whether the character could be reimagined with a different ethnicity.

Henry Golding said a Crazy Rich Asians television adaptation is in development and suggested production could begin as early as the first quarter of the following year. He framed the project as something the team is actively working toward, making it a major update on the franchise’s future.

During production of The Old Guard 2, Golding said he injured his back while performing stunts and had to recover for about a week. The remark highlighted the physical demands of the action-heavy role.