The search for the next James Bond continues, but perhaps not for much longer! Jacob Elordi has now entered advanced talks with the creators for the role of 007, with the names of actors like Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Anthony Boyle, Callum Turner, Leo Suter, Harris Dickinson, Regé-Jean Page and Idris Elba in the running. As Showbiz reported on January 23, the star met with Denis Villeneuve, and that could more or less mean that a role can be confirmed.
It seems the James Bond franchise has its sights set on a new hero, Jacob Elordi
Jacob Elordi earned his first Oscar nomination for his portrayal of The Creature in Netflix’s Frankenstein. He is up for Best Supporting Actor wins at the Academy Awards alongside Sean Penn and Benicio del Toro in One Battle After Another, Delroy Lindo in Sinners, and Stellan Skarsgård in Sentimental Value. This is not only his first acceptance, but it is also an acknowledgment of his latest career. And it looks like the actor is ready to take on another iconic role as James Bond, previously played by Daniel Craig.
According to recent reports, the 28-year-old actor has held extensive meetings with director Denis Villeneuve and the producers of the film. As such, it appears that they have reached a conclusion on casting him for the role of the famous detective in Amazon’s upcoming reboot. If this turns out to be true, Jacob Elordi could be in for another celebration soon after his Oscar nomination.
Earlier reports introduced Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Callum Turner as two other strong contenders for the character, so take all information with a grain of salt. Apart from the director, Peaky Blinders fame writer Steven Knight has been entrusted with the rights to the script. Other details are still under wraps.
Meanwhile, Jacob Elordi is known for his work on The Kissing Booth and Euphoria, as well as his other projects including Saltburn and Priscilla. He will next be seen in the erotic romance drama, Wuthering Heights opposite Margot Robbie.
