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Steven Knight told radio that the first draft of the new James Bond script is complete, as casting buzz swirls around Denis Villeneuve’s reboot for Amazon MGM Studios; Knight says writing Bond is an honor and that knowing the actor can make the process easier, though he emphasizes writing the character rather than the actor.
Gary Oldman says a James Bond has been picked and he’s rooting for his Slow Horses co-star Jack Lowden, though an official casting hasn’t been announced; Denis Villeneuve is set to direct the film with Steven Knight writing, and while other contenders have been floated, Amazon MGM Studios has not confirmed any casting yet.
Unknown actor Jack Barton, who had a small role in Poor Things, has emerged as a surprise frontrunner to become the next James Bond, with screen tests set to begin in early September under Bond 26 director Denis Villeneuve and casting director Nina Gold. The shortlist reportedly includes Jack Lowden, Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi, Paul Mescal, and Harris Dickinson, while veteran Bond casting director Debbie McWilliams argues the role should go to a newcomer to preserve the enigmatic spy.
Saoirse Ronan says she’s “dead serious” about playing a James Bond villain and would love to see a dark, young female antagonist; the project is tied to Denis Villeneuve directing an upcoming Bond film for Amazon MGM Studios with Steven Knight writing, though no casting has been confirmed yet.
Ticket sales for Dune: Part Three in 70mm IMAX and other premium formats kicked off with new footage released, but websites crashed and queues formed as fans rushed to buy seats. Insiders get early screenings on Dec 14–17 before the Dec 18 general opening, as the strategy aims to topple Avengers: Doomsday at the box office. The film was shot with IMAX cameras, offering up to 71 minutes of IMAX-exclusive 1.90:1 imagery (with some locations showing 1.43:1), enhancing the IMAX experience.
Following Nolan’s all-Imax shoot on The Odyssey, a Variety source says other filmmakers could pursue an entirely Imax production, with Denis Villeneuve and Ryan Coogler cited as likely candidates; however, the format’s enormous costs, loud film cameras, and large print requirements make it a rare, high‑stakes gamble, even as Imax notes it can accommodate such projects if scheduling and budgets permit.
Ars Technica previews the Dune: Part Three trailer, set roughly 17 years after Part Two, showing Paul Atreides as emperor entangled in conspiracies inside his own ranks, a resurrected Duncan Idaho (Hayt), and threats from Scytale and Princess Irulan, while Chani contemplates rebellion and an unborn heir adds urgency as the saga adapts Dune Messiah; film hits theaters December 18, 2026.
A new trailer for Dune: Part Three shows Paul Atreides facing a darker destiny 17 years after Part Two, with Robert Pattinson’s Scytale threatening regime change, Zendaya’s Chani at the center of a morally troubled saga, and returning stars like Duncan Idaho’s ghola; Denis Villeneuve promises a more action-driven finale as the film heads to a December 18 release.
The second trailer for Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Three promises a cerebral, star‑studded finale as Paul Atreides grapples with Chani and Irulan, encounters Hayt (a Duncan Idaho clone), and faces unfolding threats to his throne ahead of the December 18 release.
Léa Seydoux returns to Cannes with two starkly different films—The Unknown, a body‑swap sci‑fi by Arthur Harari, and Gentle Monster, a grounded social drama—where she probes questions of existence, identity, and transformation, while praising Denis Villeneuve as Bond’s director. She reveals she shot The Unknown just after giving birth, discusses why acting lets her exist and be seen, and reflects on AI’s impact on cinema and her love of cinema as a craft that keeps humanity at its core.
Amazon MGM Studios has officially opened the search for the next James Bond, with Denis Villeneuve directing a film written by Steven Knight. Nina Gold is leading the casting process as the franchise transitions from Daniel Craig under Amazon’s creative control.
Amazon MGM Studios has officially kicked off the search for the next James Bond, with auditions reportedly underway and no lead or release date announced; Denis Villeneuve will direct the next film, Steven Knight will write, and Nina Gold is leading the casting. Several actors, including Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi, Harris Dickinson, Henry Cavill, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Theo James, are among frontrunners.
Amazon MGM Studios has officially kicked off the hunt for the next James Bond by hiring casting director Nina Gold to lead Bond 26 casting, with Denis Villeneuve attached to direct and Steven Knight writing. Fully fledged auditions are still a way off as the script is polished, and while several actors have circulated in rumors, no official casting has been announced yet.
Renowned casting director Nina Gold has joined Amazon MGM Studios’ search for the next James Bond for Denis Villeneuve’s film, signaling a high-profile push to cast 007 under the new studio leadership and fueling ongoing speculation about which actor will inherit the role.
Deadline confirms Nina Gold has closed a deal to be the casting director for the next James Bond film, partnering with director Denis Villeneuve and producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman as they finalize the script and begin the hunt for Bond’s next actor. While this marks a key milestone in the search, full auditions aren’t expected to start until the script is polished. Gold, renowned for work on Game of Thrones, The Crown, and multiple Star Wars films, and Oscar-nominated for Hamnet, brings decades of casting expertise to the project; Amazon MGM Studios says the search is underway and more news will follow.