The Next James Bond: Seven Questions as Casting Nears Final Round

As the search for the next James Bond intensifies, with reports of auditions in final rounds, speculation has centered on a shortlist of actors including Jacob Elordi, Jack Lowden, Callum Turner, Paul Mescal, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson. The last Bond announcement was in 2005, and only six actors have played the role in the official series. Amazon MGM Studios, which gained creative control after acquiring MGM for $8.5bn in 2021, confirmed in May that casting was underway. Producer Amy Pascal hinted that news could come by the end of the year. Auditions traditionally involve a scene from 'From Russia With Love', as explained by director Martin Campbell. The new Bond may be announced on Prime Video, possibly on Global James Bond Day (October 5), the 64th anniversary of 'Dr No'. The next film, likely titled 'Bond 26', is expected in 2028, marking the longest gap between films. Steven Knight is writing the script, with Denis Villeneuve directing. The franchise is planning for multiple films, learning from Disney's Star Wars and Marvel. The next film may serve as a reboot, avoiding the ending of 'No Time To Die'.