Amazon pursues expeditious production of Denis Villeneuve's 'Bond' film
In an exciting turn of events, the world of cinema is buzzing with anticipation as the search for the next James Bond heats up. Amazon Studios, set to helm the upcoming reboot, has reportedly shortlisted three leading candidates for the iconic role, according to Variety.
Tom Holland, best known for his role as Spider-Man, is one of the contenders. His charm, charisma, and action prowess have made him a strong contender for the suave and sophisticated 007. Holland's upcoming roles include being part of Christopher Nolan's Odyssey epic, further showcasing his versatility as an actor.
Another name on the shortlist is Harris Dickinson, who has credits including Babygirl, The Iron Claw, and The King's Man: Gentlemen. His performance in these roles suggests he could be a no-brainer transition for the Bond reboot.
The third top contender is Australian-born Jacob Elordi, despite not strictly fitting the British nationality criterion. Elordi has recently starred in Guillermo del Toro's upcoming Frankenstein for Netflix and has also taken on roles such as Elvis in Priscilla and an ill-fated rich kid in Saltburn.
Amazon is reportedly searching for a British actor under 30, and while Elordi doesn't meet this criteria, he remains in consideration. Other names mentioned in speculation include Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Idris Elba, Theo James, and Henry Cavill, but at this stage, Holland, Elordi, and Dickinson are the main contenders.
The reboot is being helmed by Denis Villeneuve, who is expected to jump straight into Bond after Dune: Messiah wraps, given its 2026 release. However, Villeneuve's involvement in Dune: Messiah could potentially delay the start of the Bond reboot.
As of now, Amazon has not announced a writer for the upcoming Bond film. The writing process for the reboot is currently in progress, with a 2028 release date being considered. The role of 007 is open in the reboot, and the fast-tracked decision-making process indicates an eagerness to bring the new James Bond to the big screen.
Stay tuned for more updates on the Bond reboot as they become available.
Movies-and-tv website io9 reports the upcoming James Bond reboot, helmed by Amazon Studios, has shortlisted Tom Holland, Harris Dickinson, and Jacob Elordi as top contenders for the iconic role. Gizmodo further highlights Holland's versatility, as he also stars in Christopher Nolan's Odyssey epic, while Elordi's performance in Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein for Netflix adds to his appeal for the British spy role. Despite not strictly fitting the British nationality criterion, Elordi remains in consideration, alongside Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Idris Elba, Theo James, Henry Cavill, and others. The reboot's writing process is underway, with a potential 2028 release date, and Denis Villeneuve is expected to direct the film after completing Dune: Messiah.