Next James Bond Actor to Be Announced by the End of 2026

Bond fans will not wait much longer. Producers are expected to name the next 007 actor in November or December 2026, ending years of guessing.

Daniel Craig left the role after No Time to Die in 2021. Since then, the franchise has gone through a big change. Amazon MGM now owns Bond. Denis Villeneuve, the director of Dune, will direct the new film.

Who Is on the Shortlist?

No actor has been confirmed yet. But several names keep coming up in reports from Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter.

Callum Turner, Jack Lowden, and Josh O’Connor are named most often as the leading candidates. Robert Pattinson has also entered the race as a late contender, after screen-testing for Villeneuve. Nicholas Hoult is another name mentioned, though some reports treat this one with more caution.

Some reports say up to seven actors took part in final screen tests, which happened in late October 2026.

When Will We Know?

Producer Amy Pascal said in August 2026 that “the end of the year is a good bet” for the announcement. As of November 9, 2026, Amazon MGM has not confirmed any name.

Villeneuve added to the excitement at a gala event. He told the crowd he would reveal the new Bond that night, then stopped himself before saying producer Amy Pascal was about to “have a heart attack.” No name was given.

In the past, a new Bond was revealed at a press event or photo call. This time, some expect Amazon MGM to announce the actor through its Prime Video service instead.