Overview

• According to recent reports, the search will focus on a male British actor in his late 20s to early 30s who is not a globally known star.
• Director Denis Villeneuve plans to begin casting only after finishing Dune: Part Three, which is currently expected in December 2026.
• Screenwriter Steven Knight is working on the script for the next 007 film under Amazon MGM’s creative direction.
• A production start in 2027 and a late‑2028 release window are being discussed but have not been confirmed.
• The criteria likely remove many previously rumored contenders, with insiders describing an unusually large wave of submissions.