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who is the new james bond

There is no officially announced “new James Bond” yet as of late January 2026.

Quick Scoop: Where things stand

  • Daniel Craig’s run as James Bond ended with “No Time To Die” (2021). Speculation about his successor has been nonstop since.
  • The next film (often called “Bond 26”) is in development with Denis Villeneuve attached to direct, but the actor for 007 has not been confirmed publicly.
  • Producers and major outlets keep repeating that no casting announcement has been made yet, despite constant rumors.

So who is “most likely” right now?

A few names are getting the loudest buzz, but they are still unconfirmed :

  • Jacob Elordi
    • Reportedly met and screen-tested with Denis Villeneuve and is widely described as a current “frontrunner.”
* Would be the youngest and tallest Bond ever if cast, and only the second Australian to play the role.
  • Aaron Taylor‑Johnson
    • Was the long‑time betting favorite through 2024–2025, often named in reports as the top candidate.
  • Other rumored contenders
    • Names like Callum Turner, Cillian Murphy, Josh O’Connor, Austin Butler, Glen Powell, and several lesser‑known British actors have all been floated in reports or fan discussions.
* Some of them have publicly said they don’t think they’re the right fit, or that Bond should be a British actor, which has fed even more debate.

What the studios seem to want

  • A “fresh face”
    • Casting chatter suggests Amazon and EON might prefer a relatively unknown actor, echoing how Connery, Lazenby, and Craig weren’t huge stars before they became 007.
  • Younger, long‑term Bond
    • Reports say the idea is to go younger so the new Bond can carry multiple films over many years.
  • Likely British
    • Several reports and comments from people around the production indicate a strong preference for a British actor, which complicates the buzz around non‑British candidates like Elordi.

What fans on forums are saying

Online forums and subreddits are full of threads like “when will we finally get the announcement?” and “who should be the next Bond?”

Common themes:

  • Frustration at the long wait for an official reveal and a release date.
  • Arguments over whether Bond should stay a white British male or if the role should evolve more radically.
  • Nostalgia for Craig’s era versus excitement for a complete reboot with a new tone and a younger lead.

“Another day, another James Bond casting rumour” has basically become the mood: everyone is guessing, but no one knows yet.

When might we actually find out?

  • Villeneuve is reportedly busy with other major projects, so serious Bond production isn’t expected to ramp up until later, which likely pushes any big casting event into the months ahead rather than right now.
  • Forum speculation leans toward a reveal closer to when filming starts, not just because of hype but because schedules have to line up.

Bottom line: If you’re asking “who is the new James Bond,” the only honest answer right now is: no one officially — Jacob Elordi is the current rumor‑mill favorite, Aaron Taylor‑Johnson is still in the conversation, and a surprise “fresh face” is very possible.

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