Overview
- Henry Cavill said in a new Heat Magazine interview that he would love to join the franchise as a Bond villain and that he is likely too old now to start as 007.
- He previously auditioned for Casino Royale and was a finalist before the role went to Daniel Craig.
- Entertainment outlets report that Bond 26 is being led by director Denis Villeneuve with a script by Steven Knight.
- Industry reporting says the team is targeting a younger actor in his late 20s or early 30s for the next Bond, which aligns with plans for a multi-film run.
- Coverage notes no casting is finalized and an announcement is not expected soon as Villeneuve finishes Dune: Part Three for a December release.