Overview

• Bond 26 remains in early pre-production with Denis Villeneuve directing, David Heyman and Amy Pascal producing, and Steven Knight writing under Amazon MGM’s full creative control.
• Casting focus is on British actors under 30, with Tom Holland, Jacob Elordi and Harris Dickinson among the early contenders on the shortlist.
• During a YouTube cooking segment, Holland acknowledged the rumors without confirming them and described the Bond role as the highest honor in the industry.
• Holland previously pitched a young-Bond origin story to Sony, highlighting both his ambition and the franchise’s openness to a youthful narrative.
• At 29, Holland’s established franchise roles and age suit the likely 15-year commitment, though some observers question whether his youthful persona aligns with Bond’s traditional image.