Next James Bond casting gets official update from Amazon as speculation reaches fever pitch
The search for the next 007 is officially underway.
Even as developments have got underway in recent months on the next James Bond film, with the producers (Amy Pascal and David Heyman), director (Denis Villeneuve) and screenwriter (Steven Knight) being confirmed, fans have still been wanting an answer to that all important question - just who will play Bond?
Daniel Craig stepped down from the role after his last film, 2021's No Time to Die. Now, finally, it has been confirmed that the casting process is officially underway.
Amazon MGM Studios said in a statement: "The search for the next James Bond is underway. 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."
Meanwhile, Variety has reported that this process of auditions has been going on for "the past few weeks", with casting director Nina Gold reportedly behind the search.
While Gold did not respond to a request for comment from the publication, it said that "a source with knowledge of the production confirmed her involvement".
An esteemed casting director, Gold has previously worked on series including Game of Thrones and The Crown, as well as films including Les Misérables, The Martian, Conclave, Hamnet and a number of entries in the Star Wars franchise.
This will be the first big screen Bond actor not to be cast by Debbie McWilliams, who was behind the casting of Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan and Craig.
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McWilliams told Screen Daily in 2025: "I have now hung up my casting hat and have moved on to other film-related projects."
Last month, Amazon MGM Studios head of film Courtenay Valenti said of the new Bond film, during a presentation at CinemaCon: "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."
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
