Search for the next James Bond is underway with auditions
The search is on for the new Bond, James Bond. Amazon MGM Studios announced auditions are underway.
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Amazon MGM Studios revealed that the search is officially on for the next 007.
"The search for the next James Bond is underway," Amazon MGM Studios said in a statement Thursday, May 14. "While we don't plan to comment on specific details during the casting process, we're excited to share more news with 007 fans as soon as the time is right."
"Dune" director Denis Villeneuve is set to direct the next "James Bond" film, the first under Amazon MGM Studios. Amy Pascal and David Heyman will produce the next movie in the franchise.
When news of the Amazon deal was announced, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos asked followers on X, "Who'd you pick as the next Bond?" Now, fans are one step closer to having that answer.
Daniel Craig most recently donned the suit as the suave, international super spy, with his James Bond making his debonaire debut in 2006 with "Casino Royale."
Craig's final outing as 007 in "No Time to Die" in 2021 earned nearly $800 million at the global box office.
Who has played James Bond?
Before Craig's turn as 007, Pierce Brosnan took the helm as the iconic character through the '90s and early 2000s, beginning with 1995's "GoldenEye" and concluding with 2002's "Die Another Day."
Sean Connery originated the role in the films, based on British novelist Ian Fleming's fictional character from his spy novels, in 1962's "Dr. No." Connery's run, which ended with "Diamonds Are Forever" in 1971, was followed by David Niven, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Brosnan and finally Craig.
How many actors have played James Bond?
Seven actors have played James Bond across nearly 30 films since the 1960s.
Whoever is selected for the new James Bond will have stiff competition, with stars including Idris Elba, Henry Golding, Harris Dickinson, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and more thrown into the ring by fans over the years as possibilities to play the next 007.
Contributing: Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY; Reuters