Denis Villeneuve to Direct Next James Bond Film, Tom Holland Considered for Lead Role

Earlier this month, Puck revealed the shortlist of directors being considered for the next James Bond film. Denis Villeneuve has been chosen to direct, with details shared by Puck. Villeneuve will not have final cut privileges and is committed to directing only one installment, allowing him to step away if needed. This aligns with the tradition of no Bond director having final cut authority under the Broccoli family's oversight. Amazon MGM is currently hiring a screenwriter, and casting for the new James Bond will follow the finalized script. Villeneuve is expected to finish his Dune installment before focusing on the Bond project, contributing to the screenplay revisions.

Producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman are leading the Bond remake for Amazon MGM, selecting Villeneuve over other directors. They will also hire the writer and choose the actor to play Bond. Three actors on the shortlist to play Bond are Jacob Elordi, Tom Holland, and Harris Dickinson. Amazon and the Bond producers aim to cast an actor under 30 for the franchise's first installment, ruling out other names like Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Idris Elba. Villeneuve may not have final say on the casting decision.

Christopher Nolan and Alfonso Cuarón were considered before Villeneuve but declined. Pascal and Heyman expressed their excitement to work with Villeneuve, who has a long-standing passion for James Bond films. However, it's concerning that Villeneuve reportedly does not have final cut on the film, which could lead to creative tensions. Villeneuve is expected to start work on the Bond film in early-2027 after completing Dune: Part Three.

According to the source: ComicBookMovie.com.