The latest Bond 26 casting reports could tell us more than first meets the eye.
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For months, Bond fans have been asking the same question: is Bond 26 actually making progress behind the scenes?
The latest reports of further auditions taking place in August suggest the answer is yes. While no names have been confirmed, the picture emerging is one of a production moving steadily from development into casting. In this episode of The 007 Files, Bill Koenig, Javi Trujillo and David Leigh examine what the reporting tells us, what it doesn’t, and why this stage of the process is more significant than many people realise.
The conversation explores how Denis Villeneuve’s schedule fits into the production timeline, and why the appointment of a new casting director matters. The team also discusses Young Bond, the casting of Isaac Rouse in Big Finish’s SilverFin, and Javi shares his thoughts after completing 007 First Light, including Patrick Gibson’s performance and whether the game offers any clues about the future direction of the franchise.
As always, the conversation isn’t entirely serious. David’s dog weighs in on the latest Bond news, Bill unexpectedly reveals himself as a bit of a Harry Potter fan, and Javi questions whether David should still be allowed to hold a British passport.
Where to find us
Bill Koenig
https://hmssweblog.wordpress.com
Javi Trujillo
https://bsky.app/profile/javitru.bsky.social or https://www.instagram.com/thebondisnotenough
David Leigh
https://www.thejamesbonddossier.com
Recorded in the USA and Spain on 28th June 2026.
