James Bond's author has shared insights about the upcoming film.
In an exciting turn of events, renowned screenwriter Steven Knight, best known for creating the critically acclaimed television series "Peaky Blinders", has been confirmed as the writer for the upcoming James Bond film.
Knight, who has expressed his excitement about being part of the James Bond project, hopes to maintain the spirit of the franchise while making it "the same but new, better, bolder, and stronger."
As of early August 2025, no actor has been officially confirmed as the next James Bond for the upcoming film. However, several actors are widely reported and speculated to be candidates.
According to public odds and media speculation, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, known for roles in "Kick-Ass" and "Bullet Train", appears to be the leading contender. Reports suggest that he may have accepted the offer, though no official confirmation exists yet.
Other popularly mentioned candidates include Tom Holland, famous for playing Spider-Man, and Harris Dickinson, among others. However, Holland's involvement remains uncertain due to his Marvel commitments.
The list of potential candidates also includes Idris Elba, who has been a favourite for the role in the past, but his name has been mentioned less frequently in recent speculation.
The director of the new James Bond film is Denis Villeneuve, known for his work on films like "Dune" and "Blade Runner 2049". The film, expected to premiere in 2028, will be the first under Amazon's control.
The new James Bond film marks a significant step for the franchise, as it moves into a new era under the guidance of Knight and Villeneuve. The announcement of Knight's involvement was made yesterday, though he did not reveal who the next 007 agent will be.
Sources: Variety, Charter97.org
[1] - Odds and speculation about the next James Bond [2] - Recent reports on young British actors as potential Bonds [3] - Tom Holland's Marvel commitments [4] - Notable films featuring potential candidates
[1] Speculation and odds point towards Knight's "Peaky Blinders" collaborator, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, as the leading candidate for the next James Bond, though an official confirmation has yet to be made. [2] The list of young British actors proposed as potential Bonds includes Tom Holland, Harris Dickinson, and Idris Elba, with Holland's involvement uncertain due to his Marvel commitments. [3] Notable films featuring potential James Bond candidates include movies and TV series in the genre of entertainment such as "Kick-Ass", "Bullet Train", and "Peaky Blinders".
