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Jason Wong (born 24 March 1986) is a British actor. He has appeared in television shows including Missing (2012), Chimerica (2019) and Silent Witness (2021), as well as feature films such as The Gentlemen (2019), Wrath of Man (2021), The 355 (2022), Guy Ritchie's The Covenant (2023) and Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023).

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Early life

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Wong was born in London, England to a Chinese Malaysian father and a Singaporean mother. He grew up in Harrow Road, West London, and graduated from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.[1] Before this he attended North Westminster Community School, a comprehensive which has since shut down.[2]

Career

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In 2012, Wong was cast on the American Broadcasting Company series Missing.[3]

In 2014, he co-starred in the feature film Jarhead 2: Field of Fire.[4]

Wong also starred in the crime-drama Panic with David Gyasi, released in 2016,[5] and has appeared in the crime drama Strangers, broadcast on ITV in 2018.[6][7]

He appeared in the Channel 4 miniseries Chimerica,[8] released in the spring of 2019,[9] and played the role of Phuc in The Gentlemen, which was theatrically released in 2020.[10]

He joined BBC's Silent Witness in 2021 for Series 24 only as regular Adam Yuen.[citation needed] On 13 May 2021, Wong was cast as Dralas in Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.[11]

Jason Wong starred alongside Jake Gyllenhaal in ‘The Covenant’, director Guy Ritchie’s most critically acclaimed film to date. [citation needed] Shortly after, Wong was cast as the lead antagonist Nile the Scorpio assassin in the much-anticipated third season of “Alex Rider” on Amazon Prime for Sony pictures. In 2025, he will join Jason Statham on screen for the third time in ‘Mutiny’. 2025 will also see his fourth collaboration with Guy Ritchie ‘In the Grey’.

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2026 Mutiny Taran Post-production
2026 In the Grey Gucci Post-production
2023 Guy Ritchie's The Covenant Joshua "JJ" Jung
2023 Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Dralas
2022 The 355 Stevens
2021 Swipe Right Male Friend on Phone Short
2021 Wrath of Man FBI Agent Okey
2019 The Gentlemen Phuc
2019 Intrigo: Dear Agnes Benjamin Delgado
2018 Solo: A Star Wars Story Weapons Check Enforcer
2014 Panic Dao
2014 Jarhead 2: Field of Fire Li
2014 Asylum Lim Video
2013 Redemption Chinese Guy Video
2010 Rapture Kyou Short

Television

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Year Title Roles Notes
2024 Alex Rider Nile 8 episodes
2023 Warrior Ming Yu 2 episodes
2021 Silent Witness Dr. Adam Yuen 4 episodes
2021 Midsomer Murders Stephan Ashworth 1 episode
2019 Chimerica Zhao 3 episodes
2018 White Dragon Kai 6 episodes
2014 24: Live Another Day Agent McRoberts 1 episode
2012 Missing Fitzpatrick 7 episodes
2010 Spirit Warriors Howler 1 episode

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Jason Wong (born 24 March 1986) is a British of Malaysian and Singaporean descent, best known for his roles in television dramas such as Strangers (2018) and (2021), and in films including (2023) and (2023). Born and raised in to a Malaysian father and Singaporean mother, Wong developed an early interest in and trained in , achieving a black belt in under world champion while also studying . He earned a full scholarship to the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, from which he graduated with a degree in acting in 2010, launching his professional career that year with appearances in short films and television episodes. Wong's early television work included guest roles in Missing (2012) and Spirit Warriors (2010), followed by more prominent parts in Chimerica (2019) as Zhao and Alex Rider (2024). His role as Kai Huang in the ITV crime drama Strangers marked a breakthrough in 2018, showcasing his ability to portray complex characters in ensemble casts. In 2021, he became the first Asian actor to play a major ongoing character in the BBC's long-running forensic series , further establishing his presence in British television. Wong's film career gained momentum with supporting roles in Guy Ritchie-directed projects, including The Gentlemen (2019) and (2021), as well as the ensemble action film (2022). His performances in 2023's , opposite and , and , alongside , highlighted his rising international profile and versatility in action and fantasy genres. In 2024, Wong played the antagonist Nile in the third season of , and in 2025, he appeared in Guy Ritchie's action thriller In the Grey. He joined the cast of , directed by and starring , with a planned release in 2026. Throughout his career, Wong has advocated for greater representation of British-Asian actors in mainstream media, drawing inspiration from trailblazers like and citing the impact of projects like Netflix's on industry opportunities.

Early life and education

Family and childhood

Jason Wong was born on 24 March 1986 in , . He was raised by a Malaysian father of Chinese descent and a Singaporean mother, both immigrants who instilled a strong in their family. Wong spent his childhood on a estate in the area, a vibrant and multicultural neighborhood that shaped his early experiences. His mixed Asian heritage provided exposure to diverse cultural elements, including spoken by his mother's extended family, alongside the influences of London's urban diversity. This formative environment in a humble immigrant household fostered Wong's early interest in .

Academic background and training

Jason Wong developed an early passion for during his childhood in , where he participated in school plays and discovered a drive to entertain through . This interest led him to pursue formal training, securing a full to the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in . Enrolling in the school's three-year BA Acting program, Wong graduated in 2007 as one of only two Asian students in a cohort of approximately 300. The rigorous curriculum emphasized self-discovery, experimentation, and embracing failure in a highly competitive environment, fostering resilience and creative depth in his approach to performance. At Central, renowned for its voice and speech training, Wong honed essential acting skills, including dialect work and vocal versatility, through classes that treated the voice as a precise instrument for character embodiment across theatre, film, and television. Following graduation, Wong spent one year in Hong Kong teaching drama and English to young students and offenders, an experience that refined his communication abilities and deepened his connection to his cultural roots while bridging his academic training to practical application. This transitional period allowed him to apply the pedagogical elements of his drama education, emphasizing and expression in diverse settings before fully entering the professional acting world.

Acting career

Early roles and development

Jason Wong entered the acting profession in 2010 with a minor role as Howler in the episode "The Monkey King" of the British children's fantasy series Spirit Warriors, marking his professional television debut after years of school performances. This appearance was followed by several small parts in various productions, including short films and episodic television, as he built experience in the industry. His training at the provided foundational skills that prepared him for these initial on-screen opportunities. A significant early step came in 2012 when Wong landed a recurring role as Fitzpatrick in the ABC thriller series Missing, appearing in seven episodes alongside leads Ashley Judd and Cliff Curtis; this part represented a breakout for him in securing consistent screen time in an international production. The role involved portraying a young operative in a high-stakes narrative, allowing Wong to demonstrate his versatility in dramatic tension. By 2014, he further expanded his television presence with a guest appearance as CIA Agent McRoberts in the Fox limited series 24: Live Another Day, contributing to the show's intense action sequences in its London-set storyline. As a British Asian actor during this period, Wong encountered notable challenges in obtaining diverse roles, stemming from the broader underrepresentation of East Asian performers in and international media, where opportunities often leaned toward stereotypical or limited characterizations. This landscape required persistence amid competitive auditions and a scarcity of nuanced parts, mirroring industry-wide barriers for actors of similar backgrounds in the early 2010s. To enhance his physicality for demanding scenes, Wong honed his skills through , achieving black belt status in under ten-time world champion , which informed his grounded, authentic approach to action-oriented performances.

Breakthrough and recent projects

Wong's breakthrough came in with his role as Kai in the ITV crime drama Strangers, a 6-episode series that showcased his ability to portray complex characters in ensemble casts. This success paved the way for the role of Zhao in the 2019 Channel 4 miniseries , a that examined the legacy of the protests and earned praise for its nuanced storytelling. That same year, he made his mark in feature films as Phuc, a member of a Vietnamese gang, in Guy Ritchie's crime comedy The Gentlemen, which highlighted his ability to blend intensity with charisma in ensemble casts and signaled his transition to more prominent Hollywood-adjacent projects. These successes paved the way for ongoing collaborations with Ritchie, including a supporting role in the 2021 action thriller opposite and a key part as interpreter Joshua "JJ" Jung in the 2023 war drama The Covenant, where his performance underscored themes of loyalty and survival in high-stakes environments. Wong is slated for a fourth Ritchie project, the upcoming In the Grey (release date TBA), further solidifying his place in the director's repertoire of fast-paced, character-driven narratives. On television, he played the assassin in season 3 (2024) of the adaptation of , appearing in 8 episodes and contributing to the series' blend of and young adult adventure. He also featured in the long-running forensics drama in 2021 and portrayed the cunning Ming Yu in two episodes of the series in 2023, showcasing his versatility in procedural and historical action genres. Wong's international profile surged with his portrayal of the undead warrior Dralas in the 2023 fantasy blockbuster , a role that involved intricate fight and helped the film achieve global box office success exceeding $200 million, exposing his work to broader audiences. His film work also includes a supporting role as Stevens in the ensemble action film (2022). Upcoming projects include In the Grey (release date TBA) with and , (2026) alongside Statham, where he plays Taran in a high-seas action thriller, and the Arctic thriller (release TBA) as Major Zhao, alongside . In discussions about his career, Wong has emphasized the evolving representation of Asian actors in Hollywood and British cinema, highlighting how projects like these contribute to more authentic and multidimensional portrayals beyond stereotypes. His black belt in , earned under , has directly informed his action-heavy roles, enabling authentic stunt work and physical authenticity in films like The Covenant and .

Filmography

Film

Jason Wong has appeared in supporting roles in feature films that often highlighted his proficiency, including action-oriented characters in high-profile ensemble casts. In Jarhead 2: Field of Fire (2014), a , Wong played Li, a member of a Marine supply squad involved in combat operations in . He followed with the role of Dao in the thriller Panic (2014), portraying a character in a story of international espionage and revenge. In Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018), Wong appeared as Weapons Check Enforcer in a brief but notable cameo during a high-stakes smuggling sequence on the planet Corellia. In The Gentlemen (2019), directed by , Wong portrayed Phuc, one of the formidable bodyguards to the Chinese triad leader Mr. Chau, showcasing intense fight choreography in several key sequences. In Intrigo: Dear Agnes (2019), Wong played Benjamin Delgado, a in this Swedish-German mystery thriller involving family secrets and . He followed this with a minor role as FBI Agent Okey in (2021), another Ritchie collaboration with , where his character contributes to the film's taut heist investigation dynamics. In the international spy thriller The 355 (2022), Wong played Stevens, a shadowy operative allied with the all-female espionage team, emphasizing stealth and combat elements in the ensemble action. Wong took on the antagonistic role of Dralas, a cunning enforcer for the Red Wizards, in the fantasy adventure Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023), leveraging his physicality in swordplay and battle scenes against the protagonists. In (2023), he appeared as Joshua "JJ" Jung, a dedicated British in the U.S. unit during the , participating in high-stakes rescue operations that underscore themes of loyalty and survival. Upcoming projects include portraying , a skilled extraction specialist, in the action In the Grey (2025), marking his fourth collaboration with director alongside and . Wong is also set to play Taran in the thriller (2026), directed by and starring , in a role anticipated to feature intense confrontations aboard a hijacked ship.

Television

Wong's early television work included a as Howler in the BBC children's fantasy series Spirit Warriors (2010), marking one of his initial on-screen roles in a supernatural adventure involving mythical Chinese spirits. He gained a recurring role as CIA operative Fitzpatrick in the ABC thriller Missing (2012), appearing in seven episodes as part of the investigative team led by Ashley Judd's character, contributing to the show's international plotlines. In 2014, Wong portrayed Agent McRoberts in the limited series 24: Live Another Day, a single-episode guest spot involving high-stakes counter-terrorism action alongside . In 2018, he played Kai in the British crime drama miniseries , appearing in six episodes as a mysterious figure entangled in a London-based . That same year, Wong portrayed Kai Sheng in the ITV crime drama Strangers, a recurring role across four episodes that highlighted his ability to portray complex characters in ensemble casts. Wong appeared as Zhao in the PBS Masterpiece miniseries (2019), playing a key supporting role across three episodes in this exploring the Tiananmen Square "" mystery, blending drama set in and . From 2020 to 2024, he took on the recurring antagonist role of Nile, a Scorpio assassin, in the adaptation , appearing in eight episodes of season 3 (2024); the part featured intense action sequences, including stunts that leveraged Wong's background in and kung fu for authentic fight choreography. In (2021), Wong guest-starred as forensic pathologist Dr. Adam Yuen across four episodes of the crime drama's 24th series, bringing a new dynamic to the Lyell Centre team before the character's dramatic exit. More recently, he played Ming Yu, a brothel owner entangled in gang rivalries, in two episodes of HBO Max's martial arts drama Warrior (2023), adding to the series' portrayal of 19th-century Chinatown conflicts.

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