We’re One Step Closer to the Next James Bond

In most cases, a casting director joining a film production would not be big news. But this is no ordinary role; This is the next James Bond. And the casting director is a recognized name in her own right: Nina Gould, who has excellent credits throughout TV (game of Thrones, andor) and films, including many star wars features. She was one of the first creatives to be nominated for a brand new Oscar for Achievement in Casting for her work. Hamnett.

News of Gould’s involvement in Denis Villeneuve’s Bond film – the first since Daniel Craig’s exit as 007 as well as the first since Amazon MGM Studios took control of the franchise – came from Variety, which also had a statement from the studio: “The search for the next James Bond is ongoing. While we don’t plan to comment on specific details during the casting process, we look forward to more news with 007 fans as soon as the time is right.” Excited to share.”

Official channels may not plan to reveal any details, but you can expect the speculation, which was already running rampant, to become even more intense as the process continues. As Variety reminds us, Jacob Elordi, Callum Turner, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson are just some of the names that have been revealed; The general understanding is that this role requires a young actor. (Craig was in his 50s when he starred in this no time to die In 2021.)

With Gold now in the picture, we can now wonder if any of the stars from her earlier projects could now be contenders. It will also include Taylor-Johnson, whom Gould cast in his 2009 breakout film nowhere Boy. Who do you think should play the role of superspy next?

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