According to reports, three young names are at the front of the pack to wear the tuxedo as Amazon prepares for a new chapter in the legendary James Bond series. Tom Holland, Jacob Elordi, and Harris Dickinson are said to be on the studio's priority list to play the next 007, according to a Variety report. Insiders say the next Bond character will be under 30 years old, which would represent a significant break from previous portrayals. Amazon hasn't issued any official statement regarding the rumors, and there have been no formal meetings as of yet.

Bond's new era will be directed by Denis Villeneuve

Amazon-MGM recently revealed that Denis Villeneuve will be the director of the next Bond movie, which sparked the casting rumors. The director of Dune and Arrival is said to have defeated candidates for the post such as Edward Berger (Conclave), Jonathan Nolan (Westworld), Paul King (Paddington), and Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead).

Villeneuve is thrilled to be working on Dune 3. In a statement, he said, "I intend to honor the tradition and open the path for many new missions to come."

Given Alfonso Cuarón's history of collaboration with producer David Heyman, there was previous conjecture that he would take over as the Gravity director. However, Cuarón chose to helm Jane, a dark comedy starring Charlize Theron, and decided against it.

The 007 shortlist: who's who?

Previously, during the promotion for Spider-Man: Far From Home, Tom Holland, 29, who is best known for playing Spider-Man, suggested a young Bond film to Sony. Holland conceded in 2022 that the concept didn't truly make sense, and that the Bond estate didn't appear to be in favor of it. He appears after in the fourth Spider-Man movie and Nolan's The Odyssey.

Recently, Harris Dickinson, who is famous for his roles in Babygirl and Triangle of Sadness, garnered accolades at Cannes for his directorial debut, Urchin. When asked in 2023 if he would think about playing Bond, he said, "I mean, listen, man, you'd be a fool to not entertain that role."

The sole Australian among the three, Jacob Elordi, could emulate George Lazenby's example. Along with Margot Robbie, the star of Priscilla and Euphoria will also be in Wuthering Heights. He described the Bond rumors as "beautiful" in a speech last year, saying, "I just like that people maybe want to put me in their movies."

What occurs after this?

In a deal reportedly worth $1 billion, Amazon MGM just acquired creative control over the franchise. The 26th Bond picture is still in its infancy and, according to Variety, won't be released in theaters until 2028. The forthcoming movie will be the first one since No Time to Die, Daniel Craig's farewell picture, which made more than $774 million across the globe.

The franchise's ambitious new direction was signaled earlier this year when Amy Pascal and David Heyman joined as producers. The focus is now on who will take on one of the most famous characters in movie history.

FAQs:

1. Is the identity of the upcoming James Bond actor now known?

The Bond producers and Amazon have not yet announced who would portray the next James Bond. Harris Dickinson, Jacob Elordi, and Tom Holland are currently on the shortlist, according to a Variety story.

2. Who will be directing the next James Bond film?

According to rumors, the next Bond movie will be produced under the Amazon-MGM banner, with Denis Villeneuve, the filmmaker behind Arrival and Dune, as the director.

3. When is the next James Bond film anticipated to be released?

The launch date is still unknown. However, reports indicate that it is unlikely that the movie will be released before 2028.

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