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Denis Villeneuve Teases New James Bond
Villeneuve teased the casting race as reports said producers are closing in on a pick, with Robert Pattinson leading betting markets at 37%.
- On Saturday, November 7, 2026, director Denis Villeneuve teased the identity of the next James Bond while onstage at the LACMA Art+Film Gala, ultimately declining to name the actor before a packed audience.
- Villeneuve is helming the 26th installment of the franchise, the first developed under Amazon MGM Studios since its $8.5 billion purchase of MGM in 2025.
- Robert Pattinson leads a casting shortlist including Nicholas Hoult, Callum Turner, Jack Lowden, and Josh O'Connor, with betting platform Kalshi giving Pattinson a 37 percent chance to land the role.
- Producer Amy Pascal promised the new 007 will be unveiled before the end of 2026, noting the team is being "really, really methodical" in their selection process.
- While casting, Villeneuve is finalizing Dune: Part Three, set for release on December 16, 2026, marking completion of a decade of work on the sci-fi trilogy.
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