As far as who will play James Bond, you have all these rumors linking numerous actors, especially Callum Turner, but I am absolutely sticking with my 10.01.25 story, and bet that it’s Jacob Elordi’s gig to lose.
The Elordi mention came from a very well-placed source telling me Amazon/MGM was quietly pushing for him to be the next Bond, though no formal offer has been sent out, and that Elordi was likely to have a screen test in 2026 — the usual tuxedo fitting and action scene.
As far as I know, this was the first time Elordi had been mentioned as a serious contender, but since then you’ve had some interesting signs pointing in his direction, including Showbiz411’s Roger Friedman, a journalist with decades of work to back him up, reporting that Elordi has had meetings with Bond producers, Amazon/MGM, and director Denis Villeneuve.
Now, we have Marina Hyde, writer for The Guardian, on The Rest is Entertainment podcast, saying she’s heard from multiple sources that Elordi is in “pole position” to be the new James Bond.
Villeneuve is expected to have a say in the matter, and so far there’s been no indication of pushback on his part in terms of Elordi’s casting. According to Deadline’s Justin Kroll, a final decision is supposed to be made on the next 007 actor in mid-2026.
If he gets the job, Elordi would be the youngest 007 ever, which does align with previous reports that Amazon was looking for a young Bond to reboot the franchise.
Elordi could be a natural fit for 007, a character that requires the looks but also a certain detached coldness, which Elordi has. He also has an imposing frame and a natural air of detachment that aligns with Ian Fleming’s colder, more ruthless 007. His performances have shown Elordi can balance charm with menace — exactly the duality required of James Bond.
A key factor in this reboot is screenwriter Steven Knight, who is penning Bond 26 for Amazon/MGM. With credits including “Peaky Blinders” and “Eastern Promises,” Knight has a history of gritty, violent storytelling. One insider notes that the new Bond needs to look like “he could kill you with his bare hands in a trice” — a clear nod to Ian Fleming’s more brutal conception of the character. Standing at 6’5”, Elordi certainly fits the physical criteria.
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