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Bond casting director rules out a female 007

James Bond casting director Debbie McWilliams has ruled out a woman or an actor of colour taking over the role of 007 from Daniel Craig.

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James Bond Casting Director Has Spilled On What It Takes To Be 007 & Elordi’s In Trouble

Looks like Jacob Elordi and Callum Turner may be in trouble.

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James Bond search enters final stage with planned August screen tests

Production on Bond 26 is set to begin next year. The expectation is that the official announcement for the next 007 actor will happen by the end of 2026.

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Who's Next as 007? James Bond Search Moves Into New Phase as 007 Auditions Set for August

Amazon MGM's search for the next James Bond intensifies as producers and director Denis Villeneuve contact actors for auditions, marking a significant step in the casting process.

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James Bond: More auditions set for August as casting director meets lesser known names

Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi and Harris Dickinson are rumoured to be in the running

The Independent UK

George MacKay wants to play a Bond villain

1917 and Pride actor George MacKay wants to play a Bond villain, while his Rose of Nevada co-star Callum Turner has been heavily tipped to take over the Bond role from Daniel Craig.

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Stuntman on Star Wars: Starfighter loses thumb in on set injury

A stunt performer working on Star Wars: Starfighter lost his thumb when a scene went wrong.

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Paul Anthony Kelly wants to play James Bond

Paul Anthony Kelly is interested in being the next James Bond.

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Steven Spielberg says James Bond producer rejected him twice but ‘can’t afford’ him now

Filmmaker says he ended up directing Indiana Jones franchise after being turned down

The Independent UK

Shaken, not ‘woke’: Idris Elba says that James Bond should ‘just be Bond’

Idris Elba has stated that James Bond was “written how he was written for a reason” and suggested that some international audiences would not embrace “a Black male” playing 007.

Euronews

Idris Elba reveals why James Bond rumours were never ‘realistic’

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The Independent UK

Idris Elba says he was never ‘realistic’ James Bond contender because of race

‘Bond was written how he was written for a reason,’ British actor says

The Independent UK

Idris Elba says audiences would never accept a black actor playing James Bond: ‘That’s not what they like in their culture’

The star of Luther played down rumours that he was lined up to take over 007, adding that he’s against making the character ‘woke’

The Guardian - UK

Star Wars: Starfighter director Shawn Levy lauds 'generational talent' Ryan Gosling

Star Wars: Starfighter helmer Shawn Levy has embraced working with Ryan Gosling on every facet of the upcoming sci-fi movie.

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The Mary Sue

James Bond Auditions are Underway. But Who Should Be 007?

We’ve gone more than a thousand days without a James Bond in cinemas, but the tuxedo is finally being dusted for a new actor. On May 14, 2026, Amazon MGM Studios confirmed that the hunt for the next 007 is officially on. The world has been speculating about the next…

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The James Bond 26 Casting Situation Is Encouraging, But Also Very Frustrating

Let’s get the show on the road!

Tom’s Guide

James Bond casting is underway — who do you think should play the next 007?

Since Bond auditions are underway, we want Tom's Guide readers to tell us who they think should play the next James Bond in Denis Villeneuve's upcoming movie.

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You All Really Want Henry Cavill From 10+ Years Ago to Be James Bond, Don’t You?

The James Bond franchise has a preference for actors in their mid-to-late 30s who can commit to a decade or more of films.

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The Economic Times

James Bond reboot: First official 007 contender revealed as Amazon begins secret auditions

Fans have spent years debating who could succeed Daniel Craig as the next James Bond. Names such as Henry Cavill, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Theo James have dominated online discussions ever since No Time to Die brought Craig’s era to a dramatic conclusion in 202

Euronews

Searching for James Bond: Official casting launches with new contenders (and Trump) auditioning

Official casting for the new James Bond has been announced, with Nina Gold at the helm. Who are the new favourites and why is the White House throwing Donald Trump's MAGA hat in the ring?

International Business Times UK

The White House Posted an AI Photo of Trump Donning as Agent 007 and the Internet is Not Having It

The White House's AI-generated image of Trump as James Bond quickly became a viral meme, sparking online parody and criticism, highlighting the intersection of political branding and internet culture.

Marie Claire

These Are the A-Listers Reportedly Being Considered To Play James Bond

International Business Times UK

Is Donald Trump the Next James Bond? White House Just Turned POTUS' Silhouette Into a 007 Meme

A White House meme depicting Trump as James Bond has sparked online ridicule, coinciding with Amazon MGM's search for a new 007. The playful image contrasts with serious casting efforts.

The Independent UK

The James Bond frontrunners as casting for iconic role begins

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Amazon Finally Drops A Real James Bond Casting Update And Fans Are Losing It

Amazon MGM finally drops huge Bond casting update as fans clash over who should play Agent 007.

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