The search for the next James Bond is heating up, and Oscar-nominated Jacob Elordi is emerging as a leading contender. After recent meetings with director Denis Villeneuve and the film’s producers, the Euphoria and Frankenstein star has quickly become one of the favorites to take on the iconic spy role. Fans and insiders are already humming about whether Elordi could be the next 007 in Amazon’s upcoming reboot.
Rumors swirl around Jacob Elordi as new James Bond
Buzz is building that Jacob Elordi could be the next James Bond. Sources say he’s already sat down with director Denis Villeneuve and the producers to talk about taking on 007. Fresh off his 2026 Oscar nod for Frankenstein, Elordi’s rising star status seems to have put him near the top of the list. Callum Turner is also getting mentions, making him another strong contender to follow in Daniel Craig’s shoes.
Not much is known yet about the next Bond flick. Plot details and full cast are still under wraps. We know that Villeneuve, the mind behind Dune, will direct the project, while Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight will write the script. This will be the first 007 movie under Amazon’s creative wing after they acquired the franchise. Though longtime producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson are staying on as co-owners while focusing on other projects.
Elordi is being mentioned as a hot contender for the next Bond, as Amazon looks to inject new energy into the franchise with fresh faces. With his smoldering charm, intensity, and recent Oscar mention, he ticks all the boxes to take on 007. Nothing’s official yet, but fans and insiders are talking. In fact, they are eager to see if Elordi will don the tux and step into the legendary spy’s shoes.
For those not in the know, Elordi first caught the world’s attention as Noah Flynn in Netflix’s The Kissing Booth series. He proved his acting skills with the layered role of Nate Jacobs on HBO’s Euphoria. Elordi has also taken on films like Deep Water and Oh, Canada, carving out a name for himself with complex characters.
