The next James Bond actor is expected to be announced soon, as auditions have officially started for the role. Amid the casting process, one name that’s been rumored for the part can be counted out, as the actor has confirmed that he’s not in the running.
With auditions currently taking place under the watch of casting director Nina Gold, a recent report by Variety has revealed that Sunset Boulevard actor Tom Francis is taking part in the auditions. It was also reported that Shogun actor Cosmo Jarvis was set to potentially suit up as the next 007. However, Jarvis has now verified through a statement released by a spokesperson that he is not seeking the role, putting to rest the rumors that he might be the new James Bond.
The Search for the New 007 Is Underway
“Cosmo is not in the mix for the role of James Bond and is not auditioning for it,” the spokesperson bluntly stated.
Jarvis is known in part for playing John Blackthorne in FX’s hit historical drama Shogun, and is expected to return in the upcoming second season. He is also known for appearing in movies like Lady Macbeth, Calm With Horses, The Alto Knights, and Persuasion. He is currently filming the upcoming biographical film Young Stalin, in which he will star as a young Joseph Stalin.
If Not Cosmo Jarvis, Who Will Be the Next James Bond?
Cosmo Jarvis stands tall in Persuasion.Image via Netflix
At this point, Francis is the only name that’s been revealed to have formally auditioned to play the next James Bond. Still, several other names have been rumored, but it remains unclear if they are actually taking part in the auditions that have been underway in the past couple weeks. Some of the other rumored actors up for the part include Jacob Elordi (Frankenstein), Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Kraven the Hunter), and Callum Turner (Eternity).
Gold has addressed the search for the new 007 following the reveal that she’s overseeing the auditions. She clarified that the one major requirement she wants for the actor is for it to be someone who will “ooze sex appeal” once suited up as the iconic super-spy. It was previously reported that Amazon also wants the new actor to be someone young enough to potentially headline a new saga of movies, ideally around five films, akin to Daniel Craig’s run that culminated with No Time to Die.
Denis Villeneuve is directing the untitled film, which will serve as the 26th official James Bond movie. Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight is penning the screenplay, while Tanya Lapointe (Dune) is executive producing. No cast members have been officially announced.
The next James Bond movie does not yet have a set release date.
Cast
Daniel Craig, Pierce Brosnan, Sean Connery, Timothy Dalton, Roger Moore, David Niven, George Lazenby
Created by
Ian Fleming
Latest Film
No Time to Die
Character(s)
James Bond