The James Bond franchise has entered a new phase after Amazon MGM Studios hired Nina Gold to lead the search for the actor who will succeed Daniel Craig as 007.
Details
• Gold is best known for her casting work on Game of Thrones and Star Wars: The Force Awakens, giving the search major Hollywood weight.
• Variety reported that Gold has signed on to lead casting for the 26th Bond film.
• The move follows months of speculation over the future of the franchise after Daniel Craig’s exit.
• Denis Villeneuve is set to direct Bond 26 after completing Dune: Part Three.
• Steven Knight, creator of Peaky Blinders, is writing the screenplay.
• Amy Pascal and David Heyman are producing the film.
• Reports suggest Amazon MGM is looking for a young British male actor, possibly someone not widely known.
• Variety previously reported that the studio prefers an actor in his twenties, which could make the next Bond the franchise’s first Gen Z 007.
• The Wrap cited a top talent agent saying no actor will secure the role without auditioning, suggesting the decision has not been made behind closed doors.
What’s Next?
Hiring Nina Gold formally moves the project into active casting, but it does not mean an announcement is imminent. Amazon MGM appears to be taking its time with a long-term choice that could redefine James Bond after the Daniel Craig era, while reports suggest Bond 26 may not reach cinemas before 2028.
