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Reports Say Tom Holland Ruled Out for James Bond as Villeneuve Reboot Gathers Pace

The unverified claim stems from an anonymous Sun item during preproduction on an AI-focused reboot led by Denis Villeneuve.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets repeat a Sun report alleging Holland’s Spider-Man contract bars roles that could overshadow Peter Parker, with no official confirmation from Marvel, Sony, Amazon MGM, or Holland.
  • The unnamed source is quoted as saying, “Tom can’t play two superheroes,” framing the reported exclusion as a contractual and branding constraint.
  • The 26th Bond film is reported to start production next April at Pinewood Studios in the UK, with a storyline centered on artificial intelligence.
  • Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight is writing the script and Denis Villeneuve is attached to direct, with reports indicating a search for a fresh, male British lead.
  • Coverage notes Amazon MGM’s new creative control of the franchise, with Villeneuve and studio leadership pledging to honor Bond’s tradition while redefining the character for a new era.