In the 2006 film Casino Royale, James Bond was asked by a bartender if he wanted his vodka martini stirred or shaken. The agitated spy replied, “Do I look like I give a damn?”
These brief remarks served as a deft technique to let the audience know that 007 was entering a new phase and that Daniel Craig’s presence was transforming the 1962 film series.
Producers found a way to move away from some of the cheesier aspects of the series while still paying homage to the past in the following movies.
“Were you expecting an exploding pen?” Ben Whishaw’s Q later asked the secret service agent in Skyfall. “We don’t really go in for that anymore.”
Two decades on from Craig’s debut, the series is about to be rebooted once again, with a new actor and new creative team. It’s an exciting time for Bond fans as they wait to see what shape the next era will take. Here’s what we know so far.
Quick Facts
| Quick Fact | Information |
|---|---|
| Upcoming Film | James Bond 26 |
| New James Bond Actor | Not officially announced |
| Leading Candidates | Jack Lowden, Callum Turner, Josh O'Connor, Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult |
| Director | Denis Villeneuve |
| Screenwriter | Steven Knight |
| Producers | Amy Pascal and David Heyman |
| Expected Production | 2027 |
| Expected Release | 2028 or later |
| Previous James Bond | Daniel Craig |
| Current Status | Casting announcement awaited |
When will the next James Bond actor be announced?
We anticipate learning the identity of the new James Bond actor in November or December, following years of conjecture.
Producer Amy Pascal told Deadline in August: “I think the end of the year is a reasonable bet. We’re being quite methodical.”
Unless anything unforeseen occurs, it shouldn’t take much longer for producers to decide and the actor to sign the contract because the final screen tests are said to have taken place in late October.
It just depends on how the announcement is made after that. in the past.
Who is the new James Bond going to be?
Only a few performers are said to have advanced to the final screen tests for the largest movie role in Britain. The three front-runners are said to be:
- Jack Lowden, 36, whose filmography includes Pride & Prejudice and Slow Horses.
- Josh O’Connor, 36: A Knives Out Mystery in The Crown, Wake Up Dead Man.
- Callum Turner, 36: The Capture, Masters of the Air
Other performers in the picture are: - 36-year-old Jack O’Connell, Skins, Sinners
- Jack Barton, SAS: Rogue Heroes, Heartstopper, 31
- The Brutalist, Hamnet Joe Alwyn, 35
- Nicholas Hoult, 36: Superman and About a Boy
- Robert Pattinson, 40, Batman, Twilight
- Saltburn, Euphoria’s Jacob Elordi, 29
- Paul Mescal, 30, Gladiator II, Ordinary People. But keep in mind that Craig was an unexpected pick in 2005, so don’t wager against a wildcard candidate whose identity hasn’t been made public yet.
When will the next Bond film be released?
It is anticipated that the movie will begin production in 2027 and be released in 2028. No precise dates have been disclosed.
Despite the famously erratic nature of film scheduling, it is evident that development is far along, with the director and writer already in place.
Although the title has not yet been announced, it will be the 26th movie in the official film series.
Who will write and direct the new Bond?
Denis Villeneuve, the director of Prisoners, Sicario, Arrival, Blade Runner 2049, and the most recent Dune trilogy starring Timothée Chalamet, will helm the film.The French-Canadian director stated last year, “Some of my earliest movie-going memories are connected to 007.” “Since Dr. No with Sean Connery, my father and I have watched James Bond movies together. I’m a huge fan of James Bond. He’s holy territory to me.
“I intend to honor the tradition and open the path for many new missions to come,” he continued. This is a significant honor and a tremendous responsibility, but it’s also really thrilling for me.”
