By India McCarty
The hunt for the new James Bond is officially on.
“The search for the next James Bond is underway,” Amazon MGM Studios said in a statement. “While we don’t plan to comment on specific details during the casting process, we’re excited to share more news with 007 fans as soon as the time is right.”
Variety reported that Amazon MGM has enlisted the help of Nina Gold, who has previously aided in rounding out the casts of GAME OF THRONES, THE CROWN, CONCLAVE and LES MISERABLES. She is also responsible for casting Daisy Ridley in STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS.
There are plenty of rumored Bonds, with Jacob Elordi, Callum Turner and Aaron Taylor-Johnson all reportedly in the running to play the iconic super spy.
In April, Courtenay Valenti, head of film at Amazon MGM Studios, provided fans with an update on the casting.
“Now, I know you’re all wondering when we’re going to announce who’s playing James Bond,” Valenti said. “Don’t get too excited. Please know that we’re taking the time to do this with care and deep respect. It is the dream of a lifetime for all of us to bring audiences this next chapter, and it’s a responsibility we don’t take lightly.”
She continued, “What I can tell you is this: when you pair one of the most beloved franchises in history with a world-class filmmaking team, including the brilliant director Denis Villeneuve, extraordinary producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman, executive producer Tanya Lapointe, and screenwriter Steven Knight, you’re setting the stage for something that’s truly worthy of the Bond legacy. That film is coming, and when the time is right, we’ll have much more to share.”
In 2025, Deadline reported that Amazon MGM wants “a new Bond, a new start, a fresh everything,” according to a source close to the project.
“Every name you’ve heard of, and many you’ve never heard of,” another anonymous source divulged. “We’ve been flooded.”
The next JAMES BOND movie will be directed by DUNE’s Denis Villeneuve, who said in a statement that he is “a die-hard Bond fan.”
“To me, he’s sacred territory,” he continued. “I intend to honor the tradition and open the path for many new missions to come. This is a massive responsibility, but also, incredibly exciting for me and a huge honor.”
BOND fans can’t wait to see who will take on this iconic role!
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