Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRevered British casting director Nina Gold has been appointed to commence the search for the next James Bond, five years after Daniel Craig concluded his tenure as 007. Gold, renowned for her work on productions such as Game of Thrones, The Crown, and Baby Reindeer, will collaborate with producers and director Denis Villeneuve to identify a suitable actor. This announcement clarifies that the extensive speculation surrounding potential candidates has been premature, as the official casting process is only now beginning in earnest. Several actors who have been widely discussed as frontrunners, including Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi, Harris Dickinson, Jack Lowden, and Louis Partridge, each with varying degrees of suitability and logistical considerations. The casting process is expected to be thorough, with considerations such as an actor's availability for a multi-year franchise and the potential for a younger Bond to ensure longevity in the role. In fullThe new James Bond is officially being cast... and it could be one of these menThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in