Overview
- On Monday Gary Oldman told Canada’s The Morning Show he believes producers have “made their choice” for the next 007 and said he is rooting for his Slow Horses co‑star Jack Lowden.
- Amazon MGM Studios and the film’s producers have declined to confirm any casting and have not publicly named a successor to Daniel Craig.
- Multiple outlets report a shortlist of younger British actors and say auditions and screen tests took place in August with casting director Nina Gold and producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman involved.
- Producer Amy Pascal has said a casting announcement could arrive by the end of 2026, which has helped focus bookmaker activity and media attention on a final decision.
- The choice matters because Amazon MGM took creative control of the franchise in February 2025 and is seeking a new, potentially younger lead under Denis Villeneuve’s direction, a shift that could reshape the series’ tone and career paths for the actors considered.