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James Bond Fans Angry as Three Stars 'Top of Wishlist' to Be Next 007 Revealed

  • Earlier this week, Denis Villeneuve was announced as director of Bond 26, marking his first major hire under Amazon's new control of the franchise.
  • Following Amazon's joint venture with Broccoli and Wilson, Villeneuve was hired as the first major move under their new control of the Bond franchise.
  • Sources say Villeneuve outperformed four European directors—Berger, Wright, King, Nolan—who were previously shortlisted for Bond 26, highlighting the competitive selection process.
  • Studio interest in British actors under 30, like Elordi, Holland, and Dickinson, faces unanimous fan rejection of Chalamet as Bond, intensifying casting debates.
  • Looking ahead, Amazon aims to release Bond 26 by 2028, marking a reboot that signals a new era for the iconic franchise under its creative control.
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James Bond fans angry as three stars 'top of wishlist' to be next 007 revealed

According to reports, Jacob Elordi, Tom Holland and Harris Dickinson are "at the top of the list" to become the next James Bond.

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Esquire broke the news in United States on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
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