Amazon MGM Launches Deliberate Search for Next James Bond

52 articles · Updated · Variety · Apr 16

Amazon MGM Studios has begun a careful search for the next James Bond, emphasising patience and respect for the iconic franchise.
Director Denis Villeneuve and writer Steven Knight are attached, with producers aiming to find a younger, lesser-known actor for Bond 26.
Rumoured contenders include Louis Partridge, Jacob Elordi, and Callum Turner, as the studio seeks to rejuvenate the series after Daniel Craig’s tenure.

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