Subsequent James Bond? Tom Holland, Jacob Elordi, Harris Dickinson high wishlist for Denis Villeneuve’s movie | Hollywood

Denis Villeneuve to helm Bond’s new period

The casting buzz follows Amazon-MGM’s announcement that Denis Villeneuve will direct the following Bond movie. The Dune and Arrival filmmaker has reportedly overwhelmed out contenders like Edward Berger (Conclave), Jonathan Nolan (Westworld), Paul King (Paddington) and Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Useless) for the job.

Villeneuve, now engaged on Dune 3, expressed his pleasure. “I intend to honour the custom and open the trail for a lot of new missions to come back,” he mentioned in an announcement.

Earlier hypothesis had pointed to Gravity director Alfonso Cuarón stepping in, particularly given his previous work with producer David Heyman. However Cuarón opted out, selecting as a substitute to direct Jane, a darkish comedy starring Charlize Theron.

Who’s who on the 007 shortlist?

Tom Holland, 29, finest identified for his position as Spider-Man, beforehand pitched a younger Bond movie to Sony throughout Spider-Man: Far From Dwelling promotions. “It didn’t actually make sense,” Holland admitted in 2022, including that the Bond property didn’t appear eager on the concept. He’s subsequent seen in Nolan’s The Odyssey and the fourth Spider-Man movie.

Harris Dickinson, identified for Triangle of Unhappiness and Babygirl, not too long ago earned reward for his directorial debut, Urchin, at Cannes. Requested in 2023 if he’d take into account taking part in Bond, he replied, “I imply, hear, man, you’d be a idiot to not entertain that position.”

Jacob Elordi, the one Australian of the three, might observe in George Lazenby’s footsteps. The Euphoria and Priscilla actor is ready to look in Wuthering Heights, alongside Margot Robbie. Talking final yr, he referred to as the Bond rumours “lovely,” including, “I identical to that individuals perhaps need to put me of their motion pictures.”

What occurs subsequent?

The twenty sixth Bond movie continues to be in its early phases, and in accordance with Selection, it gained’t hit theatres earlier than 2028. Amazon MGM not too long ago gained inventive management of the franchise in a deal reportedly price $1 billion. The upcoming movie would be the first since Daniel Craig’s swan music No Time to Die, which earned over $774 million worldwide.

Earlier this yr, Amy Pascal and David Heyman got here on board as producers, signalling the franchise’s formidable new course. All eyes now stay on who will step into one among cinema’s most legendary roles.

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FAQs:

1. Has the following James Bond actor been formally confirmed?

No, as of now, Amazon and the Bond producers haven’t confirmed who will play the following James Bond. The present shortlist contains Tom Holland, Jacob Elordi, and Harris Dickinson, in accordance with a Selection report.

2. Who’s directing the following James Bond film?

Denis Villeneuve, director of Dune and Arrival, has reportedly been chosen to direct the following Bond movie beneath the Amazon-MGM banner.

3. When is the following James Bond film anticipated to be launched?

There isn’t a official launch date but. Nevertheless, experiences recommend that the movie is unlikely to be launched earlier than 2028.