Now that the James Bond franchise is in the hands of Amazon MGM Studios, fans have been anxiously awaiting any news about the next film in the long-running franchise. Well, we’ve still got a wait ahead of us, but Variety reports that the search for the next James Bond has officially begun; putting us one step closer to another 007 adventure.
The Next James Bond
“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.” Denis Villeneuve (Dune: Part Three) is set to direct the film from a script by Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders).
The report states that the studio has been auditioning actors for the past few weeks and they’ve brought casting director Nina Gold onboard to help with the search. Her credits include Game of Thrones, The Crown, The Martian, as well as five films in the Star Wars franchise, so she’s used to casting major characters. She was also nominated for an Oscar for her work on Hamnet.
In the six years since the release of No Time to Die, there have been numerous actors brought up as contenders for the role of Bond, including Henry Cavill, Idris Elba, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi, Louis Patridge, and other. As fun as some of the bigger names have been, I’m hoping that someone more unknown will take on the role. But whoever gets the gig will certainly have some big shoes to fill.
During CinemaCon last month, Courtenay Valenti, head of film at Amazon MGM Studios, said, “We’re taking the time to do this with care and deep respect,” she said. “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. What I can tell you is this: When you pair one of the most beloved franchises in history with a world-class film-making 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.“
Who would you like to see as the next James Bond?
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