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Amazon MGM has officially begun the casting process for the next James Bond and has hired casting director Nina Gold, known for her work on "Game of Thrones," "The Crown," and "Star Wars," to oversee auditions. The studio stated that specific details would not be made public during the casting process.
Deadline reported on August 3 that Amy Pascal, the producer of the upcoming Bond film, suggested that announcing the new Bond by the end of the year would be a reasonable timeline. Pascal mentioned that the casting team is carefully proceeding with the process and aims to find the right actor for the new series post-Daniel Craig. Amazon MGM has not yet announced a confirmed date for the official reveal.
Page Six reported on August 26 that a new round of actor auditions is set to begin in early September. The report mentioned Jack Lowden, Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi, Paul Mescal, Harris Dickinson, and Jack Barton. This candidate list has not been confirmed by Amazon MGM, and the actors have not been officially announced to have landed roles.
Reuters previously reported that Denis Villeneuve will direct the next Bond film, with "Knives Out" creator Rian Johnson in charge of the script. Amy Pascal and David Heyman will serve as producers. This will be the first film led by Amazon MGM since acquiring creative control of the Bond series. The film currently has no announced lead actor, official title, or release date.
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