Next “James Bond” directed by Denis Villeneuve: here are three young actors who are in Amazon’s sights

Less than two days after the announcement that Quebec director Denis Villeneuve will take control of the next film in the saga James Bondnew information has already started to circulate on the identity of the actor who will succeed Daniel Craig in the agent 007 costume.

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According to the. Similarly, specialized site Varietythe Amazon MGM studio – which took creative control of the saga last winter -. Meanwhile. the new producers of the saga would like to entrust the role of James Bond to a young British actor under the age of 30.

Three names have already been registered next “james bond” directed denis new at the top of their list: Jacob Elordi (Latest lights in Saltburn). Consequently, 28 ans, Tom Holland (Spider-Man), 29 ans, et Harris Dickinson (Babygirl), 29 next “james bond” directed denis years old. In addition, The fact that Elordi is Australian would not cause a problem for Amazon, specifies the Variety.

Harris Dickinson

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Jacob Elordi

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Tom Holland

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Considered the main favorites for the role for years, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, 35, and Henry Cavill, 42, could therefore be dismissed from the race, if Amazon is absolutely to find next “james bond” directed denis new a James Bond under 30.

Several filmmakers considered

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The Variety also gave new details on the research process of the new director. We know that Denis Villeneuve was preferred to several other renowned filmmakers who had submitted their applications like Edgar. Wright (Baby the driver). Edward Berger (Conclave).

However. according to the sources of the specialized site. Alfonso Cuaron (Severity, Harry Potter and the prisoner of Azkaban) was also strongly considered for the position, but he decided to withdraw from the race himself to focus on other projects.

It seems that Amazon has also shown great interest in Christopher Nolan. but the director ofOppenheimer is currently very busy by filming its very ambitious adaptation of Odyssey Homer.

Before attacking the next “james bond” directed denis realization of next “james bond” directed denis new 26^e film James BondDenis Villeneuve will later turn this. year the third part of. his science fiction saga Dunewhich must take the poster in December 2026.

According to the VarietyAmazon would like to launch the next James Bond in theaters in 2028.