Henry Golding won over audiences in "Crazy Rich Asians" and has been discussed to take over as Bond as well. He told British Vogue in December 2019, "Even to be in that conversation, it's an honour, but it's out of my hands." He further discussed the role with Radio Times in November 2021, saying that while many people want Bond to be a more diverse character, he doesn't think skin colour should factor into the decision. "I think Bond represents something that we've all sort of grown up with and that's a man of substance, a man who has stoic properties and is a protector, has a sensitive side," he said. "So really, the talk of having to have them be diverse is — it's great and all, but I think you have to do justice to the source material. He's such an iconic character, so I wouldn't say that there should be any pressure."