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Elba shoots down Bond rumors, says audiences wouldn’t accept a Black 007
entertainment1 month ago

Elba shoots down Bond rumors, says audiences wouldn’t accept a Black 007

Idris Elba dismissed reports that he was seriously in contention for James Bond, arguing that audiences worldwide wouldn’t accept a Black Bond and that the character should remain faithful to Ian Fleming’s vision as escapism rather than a woke shift. The piece also notes ongoing development of Amazon MGM’s Bond reboot, with Nina Gold joining as casting director and several actors—Tom Francis, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jacob Elordi, and Callum Turner—reportedly in contention.

Tom Francis Enters the James Bond Casting Race
entertainment1 month ago

Tom Francis Enters the James Bond Casting Race

Variety reports that 26-year-old British actor Tom Francis has auditioned to play James Bond. He’s one of several contenders in an ongoing casting process overseen by Nina Gold, with reps for Francis and Amazon MGM Studios not commenting. Other names floated include Jacob Elordi, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Callum Turner, while Cosmo Jarvis is not in the mix per his rep.

Bond’s Next 007 Needs Sex Appeal and Longevity, Casting Chief Says
filmentertainment1 month ago

Bond’s Next 007 Needs Sex Appeal and Longevity, Casting Chief Says

Deadline reports that 007 casting director Nina Gold says the next actor to play James Bond must ooze sex appeal, have the acting chops, and be young enough to carry the role across multiple films, potentially three or four or more. Gold, who has just signed a deal with Amazon MGM, has been scouting successors for a while, aiming to find someone who can follow Daniel Craig’s five-film run. The piece also notes Gold’s past role in launching Ben Whishaw and her ongoing industry visibility at Cannes, where casting and production chatter continues.

Bond 26 Casting Opens as Nina Gold Leads Hunt at Amazon MGM Studios
movies1 month ago

Bond 26 Casting Opens as Nina Gold Leads Hunt at Amazon MGM Studios

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.

Nina Gold Takes the Reins in Bond's Next Actor Hunt
entertainment1 month ago

Nina Gold Takes the Reins in Bond's Next Actor Hunt

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.

Nina Gold to Lead Next James Bond Casting as 007 Hunt Opens
entertainment1 month ago

Nina Gold to Lead Next James Bond Casting as 007 Hunt Opens

Amazon MGM Studios has kicked off auditions for the next James Bond, enlisting Game of Thrones casting veteran Nina Gold to help find 007. The Bond 26 project will be directed by Denis Villeneuve with producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman, writer Steven Knight, and Tanya Lapointe as executive producer, and the industry is buzzing with contenders as the search begins.