Overview
- Casting officially began in May 2026 and several actors have been reported tested or shortlisted, including Jack Lowden, Callum Turner, Jack O’Connell, Jacob Elordi and others.
- Screenwriter Steven Knight has said his draft is finished and has hinted he knows who will play Bond, remarks that have increased talk that a decision may already be made.
- Gary Oldman publicly suggested that Jack Lowden has been chosen, but Amazon MGM has not confirmed any casting and no official announcement has been made.
- Amazon MGM has named the new creative team for the film—Denis Villeneuve directing, Steven Knight writing, Amy Pascal and David Heyman producing, and Nina Gold casting—which signals a planned reinvention of the series.
- Longtime franchise insiders warn producers have historically favored lesser-known faces and kept choices secret, so fans should expect either a surprise official pick or a formal announcement that could shape the franchise’s direction and marketing next year.