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No Time To Cast: What do you make of Amazon’s James Bond shortlist?

You Only Cast Once... Live And Let Cast... Cast Another Day... We'll stop. Here's our verdict on the trio of actors who have apparently been shortlisted by Amazon for the new James Bond film.

Euronews

Who will be the next Bond girl?

There has been a lot of speculation around the upcoming James Bond movie, here are a few candidates rumoured to play the next Bond girl

Evening Standard

Former James Bond costume designer doubts whether the spy franchise can be rebooted

Jany Temime, who worked as a costume designer on James Bond movies Skyfall and Spectre, has questioned whether the spy franchise can be rebooted to stay relevant in the modern world.

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New James Bond report claims Denis Villeneuve won't have final cut and that the next 007 won't be picked until the script is written

James Bond will return, but only after the studio sees him first.

Total Film

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Tesla finally launching robotaxis (kinda) to Samsung's foldables teaser

Here's the biggest tech news stories from Samsung, Amazon, Tesla, and more for June 28, 2025

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Tom Holland and Jacob Elordi are reportedly being considered for Denis Villeneuve's Amazon James Bond movie

Aaron Taylor-Johnson is sadly nowhere on this list

Total Film

Three young stars in the running to play James Bond in Denis Villeneuve film ‘revealed’

Previous frontrunners Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Henry Cavill are reportedly no longer in contention

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Tom Holland, Jacob Elordi and Harris Dickinson at top of James Bond wishlist – report

Sources claim the three actors lead Amazon’s list of prospective stars to headline a new iteration of the 007 franchise

The Guardian - US

‘Smooth with a sinister edge’: readers on who the next James Bond should be

After Dune director Denis Villeneuve was confirmed to be the next 007 director, we asked you which actor you think should join him

The Guardian - US

Can Denis Villeneuve's Art‑House Style Reinvent Bond? The Director Behind 'Dune' Takes on 007

Denis Villeneuve, the Oscar-nominated director of Dune and Arrival, has been named the next James Bond filmmaker in a decision that signals a major creative shift for the long-running franchise.

International Business Times UK

Dune director Denis Villeneuve will direct the next Bond film for Amazon MGM, despite already being attached to four other upcoming films, including Cleopatra

Denis is a busy boy, so when will he have time for Bond?

PC Gamer

The Most Iconic Spy Franchise Just Found An Intriguing Director

After finishing off his epic Dune trilogy, Denis Villeneuve will help revive James Bond for the Amazon era.

Inverse

‘It was always his dream’: How the Dune mastermind just became the most powerful director in the James Bond universe

Some of his earliest movie memories.

We Got This Covered

What to know about the next James Bond movie now that Denis Villeneuve will direct it

In the 50-plus years of James Bond, the wait between films has never gone longer than six years

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The Denis Villeneuve movies you need to watch – as he is confirmed for the next Bond film

The French-Canadian filmmaker has just been named as the new Bond director

The Guardian - UK

Gun for hire: what does Denis Villeneuve joining as director tell us about the new James Bond?

The director of the now Amazon-controlled 007 franchise can do action spectacle with art and integrity – the question now is who will he want to wear the tux …

What Hi-Fi?

The new James Bond director could be a match made in home cinema heaven

Might this be a test disc in the making?

Total Film

It's official: the next James Bond movie will be directed by Dune helmer Denis Villeneuve, who says 007 is "sacred territory" for him

Not everyone is pleased with the pick, however

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Amazon makes seismic James Bond decision – and it's got a sci-fi twist

Fans of sci-fi movies will love the direction Amazon wants to take 007.

The Independent UK

‘James Bond – but depressed in sand with violins’: Fans react to Dune’s Denis Villeneuve as new James Bond director

‘If Villeneuve’s doing Bond, the casino scenes better come with a Hans Zimmer hum and a 10-minute stare-down,’ said one person

We Got This Covered

‘Sacred territory’: Bond fans explode with joy as ‘Dune’ director signs up for new movie

The perfect man for the job.

Evening Standard

Who is Denis Villeneuve? The sci-fi auteur picked by Amazon as director for next James Bond film

The Canadian director is known for his high concept science fiction films such as Dune, Blade Runner 2049 and Arrival

Euronews

‘Dune’ filmmaker Denis Villeneuve to direct next James Bond film

Villeneuve, who earned critical acclaim for the Dune franchise, 'Blade Runner 2049' and 'Sicario', said the role is a "massive responsibility". He added: "To me, (Bond is) sacred territory. I intend to honour the tradition and open the path for many new missions to come."

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Denis Villeneuve unveiled as new director of James Bond

Denis Villeneuve will take to the helm of the next James Bond film.

The Independent UK

Amazon’s James Bond names its first director

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