The casting search for the next James Bond has officially kicked off, much to the delight of fans who have been eagerly anticipating and speculating about who will succeed Daniel Craig as the iconic 007. "The search for the next James Bond is under way," Amazon MGM Studios announced in a statement, signaling the beginning of the end of the long wait for a new Bond adventure.
Auditions have been taking place in recent weeks, according to Hollywood outlet Variety, and the studio is excited to share more news with Bond fans as soon as the time is right. "While we don't plan to comment on specific details during the casting process, we're thrilled to embark on this exciting journey with fans of the franchise," Amazon added.
It's been five years since the release of No Time To Die, Craig's final film as the famous spy. And 15 months since Amazon MGM Studios took control of the Bond franchise. The studio has already announced that the next movie will be directed by Dune's Denis Villeneuve and written by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight.
Variety reported that Nina Gold, one of Hollywood's leading casting directors, who has worked on the Paddington, Star Wars, Jurassic Park, and Mamma Mia! franchises, is at the helm of the search for a new lead actor. With her expertise and connections in the industry, she's sure to bring a fresh and exciting face to the role of James Bond.
