When will the next James Bond be named? Producer reveals likely date

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4 Aug 2026 • 11:20 PM MYT
The Independent
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When will the next James Bond be named? Producer reveals likely date

  • James Bond producer Amy Pascal has indicated that the next actor to play 007 is likely to be named by the end of 2026.
  • Pascal stated that the team is being 'really, really methodical' in their search, acknowledging Daniel Craig is a difficult act to follow.
  • MGM, the Amazon-owned company, is taking the casting process very seriously, aiming for a new Bond that is 'stirring and exciting and different'.
  • Speculation continues regarding potential candidates, with Callum Turner currently the bookmakers' favourite, alongside actors like Jacob Elordi and Harris Dickinson.
  • Former casting director Debbie McWilliams expressed a preference for an unknown actor, while Diamonds Are Forever star Trina Parks hopes for a more monogamous Bond.

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