Amazon MGM Studios has officially begun the search for the next James Bond, marking the start of casting for one of cinema’s most iconic franchises.
The studio has reportedly hired acclaimed casting director Nina Gold, known for her work on Game of Thrones, The Crown, and several Star Wars films, to help find the successor to Daniel Craig.
Amazon MGM confirmed that casting is underway but declined to provide specific details, saying it will share updates when appropriate for fans of the franchise.
The next instalment, tentatively titled Bond 26, will be the first James Bond film developed under Amazon MGM following its acquisition of MGM Studios and a later joint venture with longtime Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson.
The creative team for the project is already in place. Denis Villeneuve, known for Dune, Dune: Part Two, Blade Runner 2049, and Arrival, will direct the film.
The screenplay will be written by Steven Knight, creator of Peaky Blinders.
Producers include Amy Pascal and David Heyman, with Villeneuve’s partner Tanya Lapointe serving as executive producer.
Villeneuve is currently finishing Dune: Messiah, scheduled for release in 2026, after which he is expected to begin Bond pre-production.
The casting process for the new 007 is expected to intensify following his availability.
The Bond franchise, which began in 1962, has previously been led by actors including Sean Connery, Roger Moore, Pierce Brosnan, Timothy Dalton, and Daniel Craig across five films from 2006 to 2021. (PTI)
