Jacob Elordi Stars in an Alfonso Cuarón-Directed Short Film for Chanel and People Are Convinced It's a Bond Audition Video

Cuaron & Elordi Short Film Almost A Bond Audition

A year ago, beloved “Gravity” and “Children of Men” filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón was in talks to direct a James Bond film, with word he had met with Amazon to discuss a new take on the character. That never happened, and ultimately Denis Villeneuve scored the gig. For much of the past year, rumours have also swirled that “Euphoria” and “Frankenstein” actor Jacob Elordi had emerged as a major candidate for the role of James Bond and went as far as me…

Jacob Elordi stars in an Alfonso Cuarón-directed short film for Chanel and people are convinced it's a Bond audition video

Not a day goes by while writing the news that someone doesn’t comment on who will play the next James Bond. Especially with the recent launch of IO Interactive’s 007: First Light, selling 1.5 million copies in its first 24 hours, fans of the time-honored superspy are excited for any update that comes our way. Yesterday, Alfonso Cuarón’s short film “The Chase,” for Chanel, starring Saltburn and Wuthering Heights actor Jacob Elordi, debuted, and s…

Jacob Elordi Goes Full 007 in Alfonso Cuarón’s Chanel Short — Amazon/MGM Seeks an Under-30 Bond for a Five-Film Run

Last year, Alfonso Cuarón was in talks to direct the next James Bond film, with reports claiming the filmmaker had met with Amazon to pitch a new “take” on the franchise’s future. However, a deal never materialized, and Denis Villeneuve ultimately landed the job.For months now, rumors about Jacob Elordi becoming a leading candidate to wear the tuxedo have continued to circulate — some reports even claimed the actor had meetings with Amazon/MGM.T…