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James Bond Auditions are Underway. But Who Should Be 007?

We’ve gone more than a thousand days without a James Bond in cinemas, but the tuxedo is finally being dusted for a new actor. On May 14, 2026, Amazon MGM Studios confirmed that the hunt for the next 007 is officially on. The world has been speculating about the next…

The Mary Sue

Idris Elba opens up about his James Bond prospects as casting gets underway

Luther star is a fan favourite to play the fictional spy, but doesn’t believe he is in contention

The Independent UK

I’d Wondered If Idris Elba Was Ever (Really) In The Running For James Bond Amid Rumors, And Someone Asked Him

Bond be darned!

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Idris Elba reveals truth about James Bond rumours

UK actor Idris Elba has addressed speculation he could become the next James Bond.

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Idris Elba reveals the truth about James Bond rumours

Idris Elba has addressed speculation that he could become the next James Bond.

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James Bond casting is underway — who do you think should play the next 007?

Since Bond auditions are underway, we want Tom's Guide readers to tell us who they think should play the next James Bond in Denis Villeneuve's upcoming movie.

Tom’s Guide

You All Really Want Henry Cavill From 10+ Years Ago to Be James Bond, Don’t You?

The James Bond franchise has a preference for actors in their mid-to-late 30s who can commit to a decade or more of films.

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Voices: ‘James Bond should be at least 45’: Readers name their next 007 as casting speculation grows

YOUR VIEWS: The search for the next James Bond officially stepped up last week, with the usual suspects – including Callum Turner and Jacob Elordi – emerging as early favourites to replace Daniel Craig. But Independent readers are deeply divided over who should inherit the iconic 007 role

The Independent UK

Some 007 Fans Are Unsure About Its Sale To Amazon, But Bond Girl Léa Seydoux Has Another Take

Points were made.

Cinemablend

James Bond reboot: First official 007 contender revealed as Amazon begins secret auditions

Fans have spent years debating who could succeed Daniel Craig as the next James Bond. Names such as Henry Cavill, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Theo James have dominated online discussions ever since No Time to Die brought Craig’s era to a dramatic conclusion in 202

The Economic Times

Searching for James Bond: Official casting launches with new contenders (and Trump) auditioning

Official casting for the new James Bond has been announced, with Nina Gold at the helm. Who are the new favourites and why is the White House throwing Donald Trump's MAGA hat in the ring?

Euronews

The White House Posted an AI Photo of Trump Donning as Agent 007 and the Internet is Not Having It

The White House's AI-generated image of Trump as James Bond quickly became a viral meme, sparking online parody and criticism, highlighting the intersection of political branding and internet culture.

International Business Times UK

The name’s Trump: White House shares picture of president as James Bond after 007 announcement

The search for Daniel Craig’s successor is officially underway

The Independent UK

007 First Light's James Bond actor "grew up" with Daniel Craig's take on the character, but wanted to find how the spy "plays in today's context and with a more youthful version"

"that was something that was interesting – they're all like a different color of the same spectrum of something."

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Marie Claire

These Are the A-Listers Reportedly Being Considered To Play James Bond

International Business Times UK

Is Donald Trump the Next James Bond? White House Just Turned POTUS' Silhouette Into a 007 Meme

A White House meme depicting Trump as James Bond has sparked online ridicule, coinciding with Amazon MGM's search for a new 007. The playful image contrasts with serious casting efforts.

The Economic Times

John Abraham as James Bond after Daniel Craig? Shekhar Kapur says Bollywood star has the ‘Bond charm’

Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur has named John Abraham as his choice for the next James Bond. Kapur believes Abraham possesses the necessary charm and screen presence for the iconic role. He recalled Daniel Craig's casting after producers saw him in Kapur's film Elizabeth. Abraham expressed his gratitude for the filmmaker's endorsement.

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Amazon Finally Drops A Real James Bond Casting Update And Fans Are Losing It

Amazon MGM finally drops huge Bond casting update as fans clash over who should play Agent 007.

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The Independent UK

The men who could be the new James Bond as casting finally begins

The celebrated British casting director Nina Gold has been confirmed to be meeting with young actors for the coveted role

Total Film

The search for the next James Bond officially kicks off with Game of Thrones casting director at the helm

We're one step closer to finding out who the next 007 is

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James Bond auditions officially kick off

Bosses at Amazon MGM Studios have officially started the search for the new James Bond with auditions for a new lead actor getting underway and the studio has brought in star casting agent Nina Gold to help find the next 007.

The Independent UK

James Bond auditions are officially underway, say Amazon MGM

Studio say they are ‘excited to share more news with 007 fans as soon as the time is right’

Creative Bloq

Daniel Craig's design input on a James Bond poster has sparked a heated debate

Is an actor qualified to have a design opinion?

The Guardian - UK

Licence to thrill: could 007 First Light be the best Bond game since GoldenEye?

James Bond games have always fallen short of capturing the precise feel of the classic movies. But Amazon’s first dip into the 007 mythology seems to have a character of its own

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Pierce Brosnan had one great fear while making Mamma Mia!

Meryl Streep has revealed Pierce Brosnan was terrified about running into Daniel Craig - the actor who replaced him as James Bond - while he was wearing an outlandish Spandex during the making of Mamma Mia!

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