After years of anticipation and hypothesis about who will take over the position of 007 from Daniel Craig, the casting course of for the brand new James Bond has formally begun.
“The seek for the subsequent James Bond is underway,” Amazon MGM Studios stated in a press release.
In response to Hollywood media outlet Selection, auditions have been held in latest weeks and this announcement marks the start of the tip of the lengthy watch for a brand new James Bond.
Amazon added: “Whereas we don’t plan to touch upon particular particulars throughout the casting course of, we sit up for sharing additional information with 007 followers as quickly because the time is correct.”
It has been 5 years because the launch of No Time to Die, the final film wherein Craig performed the well-known spy.
And it has been 15 months since Amazon MGM Studios took management of the Bond sequence.
The studio has already introduced that the subsequent movie might be directed by Dune director Denis Villeneuve and written by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight.
Selection journal has revealed “Paddington,” “Star Wars,” “Jurassic Park,” and “Mamma Mia! The franchise is on the lookout for a brand new lead actor.
Who can be within the slot to play James Bond?
The present bookmaker favorites are:
- callum turner – The 36-year-old actor is at present the bookmaker’s favourite. He appeared within the Improbable Beasts sequence, obtained a BAFTA nomination for the TV drama The Seize, and starred in Apple TV’s Masters of the Air. He’s additionally one half of Dua Lipa.
- Jacob Elordi – The Australian actor, 28, made a reputation for himself in TV’s Euphoria and the cult hit movie Saltburn, and was nominated for this yr’s Oscar for enjoying Frankenstein’s monster. The Relaxation is Leisure host Marina Hyde not too long ago stated she had heard from quite a few influential sources that he was at present “in pole place” to play Bond.
- harris dickinson – The 29-year-old performs John Lennon within the upcoming Beatles biopic and has beforehand appeared in Maleficent, The King’s Man, The place the Crawdads Sing, Child Lady, and was nominated for a BAFTA TV Award for Homicide on the Finish of the World.
- henry cavill – The Superman, The Witcher, and Mission: Inconceivable actor is a fan favourite and was broadly thought-about a runner-up when Craig gained the position. However at 43, is he too previous to start his lengthy stint as 007?
- aaron taylor johnson – The 35-year-old BAFTA nominee, recognized for movies similar to Kick-Ass, Kraven the Hunter and 28 Years Later, is a perennial candidate and matches the invoice completely.
- theo james – The suave, 41-year-old star made his identify within the Divergent movies, then went on to make a reputation for himself with The Time Traveler’s Spouse, The White Lotus and The Gents.
…or there is a good likelihood the producers will select one of many many different names thought-about for the position, or make an sudden alternative.
The profitable actor turns into the seventh official individual to play James Bond within the movie franchise’s 64-year historical past.
“Consideration and deep respect”
Courtenay Valenti, head of movie at Amazon MGM Studios, stated at CinemaCon final month:
“Please know that we’re taking our time to do that fastidiously and with deep respect. Bringing this subsequent chapter to audiences has been a lifelong dream for all of us, and it is a duty we do not take frivolously.
“All I can say is that combining probably the most beloved franchises in historical past with a world-class filmmaking staff… units the stage for one thing actually worthy of the Bond legacy.
“The film might be launched quickly. I will be capable to share extra when the time is correct.”
The remainder of the forged, plot, and launch date for the upcoming twenty sixth official Bond movie have but to be revealed.
Knight advised BBC Information ultimately weekend’s BAFTA Tv Awards that his work on the script was “progressing splendidly”, including: “I am 1,000 per cent assured that folks will actually prefer it when it comes out.”
The brand new movie might be co-produced by Amy Pascal and David Heyman.
Mr. Pascal is greatest recognized for the three newest Spider-Man movies starring Tom Holland, whereas Mr. Heyman directed all eight Harry Potter movies.
