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Auditions for next James Bond reportedly set for August

June 24th, 2026 by

August could prove a decisive month in the search for the next James Bond. Actors hoping to become the seventh official screen 007 are reportedly being contacted ahead of a fresh round of Bond 26 auditions scheduled for later this summer. According to Deadline, director Denis Villeneuve and producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman have […]

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Amazon MGM chief gives update on the next chapter of James Bond

June 13th, 2026 by

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Mike Hopkins has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to James Bond as a theatrical franchise Amazon MGM Studios boss Mike Hopkins has said he would be “shocked” if James Bond’s future moved away from cinemas. Speaking to Cynthia Littleton on Variety’s Strictly Business podcast, Hopkins said Bond was “a big part” of Amazon’s pursuit of MGM. […]

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New clues emerge about Nina Gold’s Bond search

May 17th, 2026 by

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Reports suggest the search for the next James Bond may be focusing on theatre talent. On Thursday we reported that veteran casting director Nina Gold had joined Bond 26 and was now overseeing the search for the next James Bond. Now, a new report from Baz Bamigboye may offer some clues about how that search […]

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Nina Gold reportedly joins Bond 26 as search for next 007 begins

May 15th, 2026 by

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The acclaimed casting director is reportedly helping Amazon MGM find Daniel Craig’s successor. Amazon MGM has reportedly enlisted British casting director Nina Gold to help find the next James Bond, following the studio’s public confirmation that the search for a new 007 is now underway. According to Variety, Gold has joined Bond 26 as auditions […]

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Amazon MGM confirms search for next James Bond is underway

May 14th, 2026 by

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The studio has publicly acknowledged that casting discussions for Bond 26 are now underway. Amazon MGM issued a statement on social media confirming that work has begun on finding the next actor to play James Bond: The search for the next James Bond is underway. While we don’t plan to comment on specific details during […]

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Could Bond 26 make Hungary its new production base?

May 8th, 2026 by

Denis Villeneuve’s long-running connection to Hungary has led to speculation that Budapest could play a significant role in the production of Bond 26. Denis Villeneuve’s relationship with Hungary has prompted speculation that Budapest could emerge as an important production base for Bond 26 as Amazon MGM continues development on the next James Bond film. According […]

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Amazon MGM’s Bond 26 update at CinemaCon offers more reassurance than progress

April 16th, 2026 by

Amazon MGM returned to CinemaCon with Bond 26 on the agenda, but offered no indication that the film has moved into a more defined phase. No progress was revealed — Bond 26 remains exactly where it was, with no casting, title or timeline announced. The key question was addressed and deferred — casting was acknowledged […]

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CinemaCon 2026: will Amazon signal movement on Bond 26?

April 10th, 2026 by

Amazon MGM returns to CinemaCon on 15th April with an industry presentation that could offer a meaningful signal on Bond 26. CinemaCon begins next Monday in Las Vegas, bringing together the global cinema industry for a week of studio presentations focused on the future of theatrical releases. Held annually at Caesars Palace, CinemaCon is built […]

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Steven Knight hints official Bond 26 update is near

March 24th, 2026 by

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Bond 26 writer’s cautious optimism points towards imminent news. Bond 26 screenwriter Steven Knight has suggested that an announcement on the next James Bond film may not be far away, adding momentum to expectations ahead of Amazon MGM’s CinemaCon presentation on 15th April. The comments came during an interview with Variety primarily focused on the […]

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Amy Pascal suggests Bond 26 will shoot in the UK

March 11th, 2026 by

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A brief remark in London points to Britain as the likely production base for the next Bond film. Amy Pascal has suggested that Bond 26 will film in the United Kingdom after praising the country’s film crews at a London premiere. The producer was speaking on 10th March at the world premiere of Project Hail […]

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