Who will be the new James Bond? When the replacement for Daniel Craig could be announced

The race to replace Daniel Craig as James Bond may be nearing its final stage, but the identity of the next 007 remains unknown.

Bond is among cinema’s most coveted roles. Only six actors have played the character in the official film series, from Sean Connery to Craig, and the last announcement of a new Bond came in 2005. Names linked to the role include Henry Cavill, Harris Dickinson, Jacob Elordi, Jack Lowden, James Norton, Jack O’Connell, Callum Turner and Aaron Taylor-Johnson.

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while he embarks on his next adventure

The list has recently expanded. Variety reported that stage actor Tom Francis auditioned, while Page Six said Paul Mescal and Jack Barton were also among the actors called in for auditions. A reference by the next film’s producers to preserving Bond’s spirit "while he embarks on his next adventure" appears to indicate that the character will remain male.

Amazon MGM Studios, which now controls the Bond franchise, confirmed in May that casting had begun. Producer Amy Pascal recently told Deadline that the new Bond could be announced by the end of the year. Industry journalist Daniel Richtman said casting was in the "final round" and that the chosen actor may already have been identified. Jeff Sneider said he had heard the same rumor, adding that the selection had first been narrowed to seven actors and then to three. He also suggested that the eventual choice might not be among the names most often discussed in the press. His reference to an "Australian" has been interpreted as an allusion to Jacob Elordi.

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final round

Traditionally, a new Bond has been unveiled at a London press conference. Amazon MGM’s creative control could lead to a different announcement format this time. Oct. 5, World James Bond Day, is one date fans are watching because it marks 64 years since the release of Dr. No, but Pascal indicated that the end of the year is more likely.

Steven Knight, creator of Peaky Blinders, is writing the screenplay, and Denis Villeneuve, known for Dune, is directing. The title and official release date have not been announced. International media have reported that the film could reach cinemas in 2028, which would create the longest gap between two Bond films if confirmed. The supplied report ends while discussing the apparent death of Craig’s character at the end of No Time To Die.

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