The search is on for the next James Bond, and the franchise’s producers are hinting at big changes ahead. With Daniel Craig’s iconic tenure as 007 ending after No Time to Die (2021), the 62-year-old series faces a pivotal casting decision.
Barbara Broccoli, one of the franchise’s key producers, confirmed that the next Bond will be a man, likely in his 30s, and could reflect greater diversity in casting. “Every time we cast a new actor, the films change. It’s the excitement of a new Bond, a new direction,” Broccoli told the Associated Press. “Every one of these people who took on the role offered something new and different.”
Broccoli also recalled initial skepticism when Craig was cast, with some fans unsure of how he would fit into the role. That doubt quickly dissipated when Craig’s gritty, compelling performance in Casino Royale (2006) breathed new life into the character.
As fans speculate who will don the tuxedo next, Craig himself seems ready to pass the baton without weighing in. When asked about the next Bond, the two-time Golden Globe nominee offered a simple, “I don’t care.”
Meanwhile, Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios, acknowledged the importance of casting and the potential for new ideas. “There are a lot of ideas [about potential actors] that have popped up that I thought are interesting,” Salke told The Guardian. “I think there are a lot of different ways we can go.”
Salke emphasized that the creative team, led by Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson of EON Productions, will have full control of the franchise’s direction. “We are not looking to disrupt the way those wonderful films are made. For us, we are taking their lead,” she said, while reassuring fans that there won’t be an extended gap between films.
Now the question is: Who do you think should be the next James Bond? Fans have long debated their dream casting choices, from established stars to rising talents. Should the next Bond bring a classic charm, a modern twist, or something entirely unexpected?
Let us know who you’d like to see in the role and why—your choice might just align with the vision for the next generation of 007.