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The Guardian
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Tom Holland, Jacob Elordi and Harris Dickinson at top of James Bond wishlist
Tom Holland, Harris Dickinson and Jacob Elordi are rumoured to be at the top of Amazon's James Bond wishlist, according to a new report. Variety has learned from insiders that the new iteration of 007 would be under 30 and the three actors could be fighting it out for the role. No meetings have taken place and Amazon has yet to confirm anything. The report emerges days after the Dune and Arrival director Denis Villeneuve was announced as the first director of Bond's new era under the Amazon-MGM banner. The French-Canadian film-maker, now working on the third Dune movie, reportedly beat out Conclave's Edward Berger, Westworld's Jonathan Nolan, Paddington's Paul King and Shaun of the Dead's Edgar Wright for the role. 'I intend to honour the tradition and open the path for many new missions to come,' Villeneuve said in a statement. 'This is a massive responsibility, but also, incredibly exciting for me and a huge honour.' Early rumours had suggested the Gravity director Alfonso Cuarón would step up, having worked with Bond's new producer David Heyman before, but he removed himself from the race. Cuarón is set to work on the darkly funny drama Jane with Charlize Theron instead. Holland, best known for playing Spider-Man, has also starred in the video game hit Uncharted and Apple series The Crowded Room. He'll next be seen in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey before returning for the fourth Spider-Man movie. The 29-year-old actor once tried to pitch a 007 spin-off to Sony. 'I had a meeting after or during Spider-Man 2 with Sony to pitch this idea of a young Bond film that I'd come up with,' he said in 2022. 'It was the origin story of James Bond. It didn't really make sense. It didn't work. It was the dream of a young kid, and I don't think the Bond estate were particularly interested.' Dickinson, known for Triangle of Sadness and Babygirl, recently received rave reviews for his directorial debut Urchin at the Cannes film festival. 'I mean, listen, man, you'd be a fool to not entertain that role,' he said when asked about playing Bond in 2023. 'I'm loving seeing the development of James Bond and seeing how it changes over the years. I think Daniel Craig was such a good Bond that I'd almost be quite frightened to try … Who knows what they're doing with Bond? I'm intrigued.' Elordi is the only Australian of the bunch, but could follow in the footsteps of George Lazenby who played Bond in On Her Majesty's Secret Service. The actor, best known for his role in TV drama Euphoria and Sofia Coppola's Priscilla, will soon be seen in Emerald Fennell's unconventional adaptation of Wuthering Heights with Margot Robbie. In 2023, Elordi called rumours that he was being linked to the role 'beautiful' and added: 'I just like that people maybe want to put me in their movies. That makes me really glad.' The release date for the next film is yet to be announced, but Variety is claiming that anything sooner than 2028 would be impossible. The 26th Bond film will follow Daniel Craig's final outing No Time to Die which made over $774m at the global box office. Earlier this year, in a reported $1bn deal, Amazon MGM bought the rights to gain 'creative control' of the franchise. In March, producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman were hired to take charge of the new film.
The Guardian
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Tom Holland, Jacob Elordi and Harris Dickinson at top of James Bond wishlist
Tom Holland, Harris Dickinson and Jacob Elordi are rumoured to be at the top of Amazon's James Bond wishlist, according to a new report. Variety has learned from insiders that the new iteration of 007 would be under 30 and the three actors could be fighting it out for the role. No meetings have taken place and Amazon has yet to confirm anything. The report emerges days after the Dune and Arrival director Denis Villeneuve was announced as the first director of Bond's new era under the Amazon-MGM banner. The French-Canadian film-maker, now working on the third Dune movie, reportedly beat out Conclave's Edward Berger, Westworld's Jonathan Nolan, Paddington's Paul King and Shaun of the Dead's Edgar Wright for the role. 'I intend to honour the tradition and open the path for many new missions to come,' Villeneuve said in a statement. 'This is a massive responsibility, but also, incredibly exciting for me and a huge honour.' Early rumours had suggested the Gravity director Alfonso Cuarón would step up, having worked with Bond's new producer David Heyman before, but he removed himself from the race. Cuarón is set to work on the darkly funny drama Jane with Charlize Theron instead. Holland, best known for playing Spider-Man, has also starred in the video game hit Uncharted and Apple series The Crowded Room. He'll next be seen in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey before returning for the fourth Spider-Man movie. The 29-year-old actor once tried to pitch a 007 spin-off to Sony. 'I had a meeting after or during Spider-Man 2 with Sony to pitch this idea of a young Bond film that I'd come up with,' he said in 2022. 'It was the origin story of James Bond. It didn't really make sense. It didn't work. It was the dream of a young kid, and I don't think the Bond estate were particularly interested.' Dickinson, known for Triangle of Sadness and Babygirl, recently received rave reviews for his directorial debut Urchin at the Cannes film festival. 'I mean, listen, man, you'd be a fool to not entertain that role,' he said when asked about playing Bond in 2023. 'I'm loving seeing the development of James Bond and seeing how it changes over the years. I think Daniel Craig was such a good Bond that I'd almost be quite frightened to try … Who knows what they're doing with Bond? I'm intrigued.' Elordi is the only Australian of the bunch, but could follow in the footsteps of George Lazenby who played Bond in On Her Majesty's Secret Service. The actor, best known for his role in TV drama Euphoria and Sofia Coppola's Priscilla, will soon be seen in Emerald Fennell's unconventional adaptation of Wuthering Heights with Margot Robbie. In 2023, Elordi called rumours that he was being linked to the role 'beautiful' and added: 'I just like that people maybe want to put me in their movies. That makes me really glad.' The release date for the next film is yet to be announced, but Variety is claiming that anything sooner than 2028 would be impossible. The 26th Bond film will follow Daniel Craig's final outing No Time to Die which made over $774m at the global box office. Earlier this year, in a reported $1bn deal, Amazon MGM bought the rights to gain 'creative control' of the franchise. In March, producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman were hired to take charge of the new film.
Gizmodo
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
Amazon Wants Denis Villeneuve's ‘Bond' Movie as Soon as Possible
Now that we know a Denis Villeneuve-helmed Bond reboot is officially coming, there's a very obvious next question: who's gonna step into the role of 007? A new report from Variety suggests some of the top contenders, and the selection of actors in the running is fascinatingly mixed, at least in the sense that the character is traditionally played by a Brit. Australian-born Jacob Elordi, star of Guillermo del Toro's upcoming Frankenstein for Netflix, is a strong pick and stands apart from the rest of the competition with recent moody turns in roles such as Elvis in Priscilla and an ill-fated rich kid in Saltburn. Then there's Tom Holland, the Spider-Man star whose name has been floating around for a while for the role and whose upcoming roles include being part of Christopher Nolan's Odyssey epic. And finally, Harris Dickinson, whose credits include Babygirl, The Iron Claw, and The King's Man: Gentlemen—the latter of which is a no-brainer of a transition. We'll see who Villeneuve goes with in the weeks to come. According to the Variety report, the pressure to make a choice is being fast-tracked. Amazon was described as 'looking at a 2028 release date for Bond 26' and with Villeneuve going into Dune: Messiah for a 2026 release, it's likely he'll be jumping straight into Bond as soon as that wraps. Amazon has yet to announce a writer, so that's also in the process of getting locked down. Stay tuned here at io9 for more breaking Bond news. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what's next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
Geek Tyrant
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
THUNDERBOLTS* Director Jake Schreier Comments on His Potential X-MEN Reboot Approach — GeekTyrant
During a recent interview, Black Panther director Ryan Coogler casually stated that Thunderbolts* director Jake Schreier is set to direct the MCU's X-Men reboot, saying, 'Jake is directing that.' That comment has stirred the pot, especially since Marvel Studios hasn't officially confirmed Schreier's involvement. Schreier, who was recently at the Mediterrane Film Festival in Malta, was asked how he'd approach rebooting the iconic mutant team for the MCU. While he didn't officially confirm his attachment, he offered a bit of insight into how he'd hypothetically handle the job: 'Even if I were confirmed on that movie, I don't think I would be allowed to answer that question. I guess what I would say is that it always starts from character and working with great writers and collaborators, and certainly thinking about how to do something different with any project that you take on. That's as much as I can say.' Schreier has experience wrangling a team of morally gray characters with Thunderbolts* , which may not have blown up at the box office, but fans and critics largely appreciated the character work and tone. That sensibility could translate well to a grounded, character-driven take on the X-Men. Casting rumors are already swirling, suggesting things are moving forward behind the scenes. Harris Dickinson, Margaret Qualley, and Julia Butters were reportedly eyed for Cyclops, Rogue, and Kitty Pryde, respectively. Other names in the mix include David Jonsson ( Alien: Romulus ), Trinity Bliss ( Avatar: The Way of Water ), Hunter Schafer, Ayo Edebiri, and even Javier Bardem as Mr. Sinister. Kevin Feige has been open about Marvel's long game when it comes to the mutants. In a recent interview, he explained: 'I think you will see that continues in our next few movies with some X-Men players that you might recognize. Right after that, the whole story of Secret Wars really leads us into a new age of mutants and of the X-Men. Again, [it's] one of those dreams come true. We finally have the X-Men back.' Michael Lesslie, known for Macbeth and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, wrote the script, though it's possible other writers could be brought in for additional passes before cameras roll.
Vogue Arabia
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Vogue Arabia
It's a Full-On Hunk Summit at the Spring Men's Shows
Skip to main content From Theo James to Harris Dickinson—see all the stars in attendance at the spring 2026 menswear shows in Europe Men's fashion month is off to a star-studded start. This week, the spring 2026 menswear shows kicked off in Milan (followed soon by Paris)—with labels such as Prada, Emporio Armani, and Paul Smith kicking things off on a stylish note. As always, an A-list crowd of celebrities have also touched down in the Italian city for all of the action; the front rows are always as much of a fashion spectacle as the runways, after all. The Prada presentation saw a number of dapper gents turn out for the affair. Call it a full-on hunk summit: Actors Harris Dickinson (a true Prada boy and face), Riz Ahmed, Benito Skinner, and more all showed up in their best fitted polos and slouchy dress trousers. At Dolce & Gabbana, White Lotus star Theo James also brought his impeccable suiting game to the function, while Will Poulter did a shirt-and-tie combo in a fresh butter yellow. Sure, the shows ahead will be a prime display of chic menswear outfits—but it is the array of collective internet boyfriends that will be worth tuning in for. So, be sure to check back here to see if your favorite Hollywood leading men make a cameo. With buzzy presentations including Saint Laurent and Dior (where Jonathan Anderson will make his debut!) still to come, you won't want to miss them. Below, see the star sightings from the spring 2026 men's shows in Europe.
