See Previous James Bond Actors As Auditions For New 007 Begin

BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentSee Previous James Bond Actors As Auditions For New 007 BeginByTim Lammers,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Hollywood and entertainment.Follow AuthorMay 15, 2026, 03:03pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JANUARY 13: The 007 logo is seen at the Bond in motion exhibition at Brussels Expo on Ja (Photo by Didier Messens/Getty Images)Getty ImagesFive years after Daniel Craig’s retirement from playing James Bond, the studio has taken a big step in finding who will play the famed superspy next.“The search for the next James Bond is underway, Bond studio Amazon MGM announced in a statement Thursday. ”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.”ForbesPierce Brosnan Says The Next James Bond Star Will Be ‘Nervous As Hell’ To Play 007By Tim LammersAmazon MGM Studios also noted that while the casting process has finally started, the creative team for the next 007 chapter has been been at work over “the past several months.”Fans and the media have been speculating who might take up the mantle of the famed British double-agent even before Craig’s swan song in the 2021 blockbuster No Time to Die. The only movement that has transpired, though, is the hiring of the Dune filmmaker Denis Villeneuve to direct the next Bond film, with Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight to create it.The film — which will be the 26th official film adaptation of Ian Fleming’s iconic character— will be produced by Amy Pascal (Spider-Man franchise) and David Heyman (Harry Potter franchise).LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: Wax figures of all six actors who played the character James Bond, (L-R) Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Daniel Craig, Sir Sean Connery, George Lazenby and Pierce Brosnan are displayed at Ma...