Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAnnabel NugentFriday 15 May 2026 14:31 BSTRelated: No Time To Die trailerBritish 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 find the new lead actor.Despite years of intense speculation and numerous names being put forward, this announcement signifies that the official casting process is only now truly beginning.Recent frontrunners in the ongoing rumour mill include Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi, Harris Dickinson, Jack Lowden, and Louis Partridge, each with varying levels of industry buzz and suitability for the role.The article highlights the extensive and often protracted nature of the James Bond casting process, with producers reportedly seeking a younger actor for long-term commitment to the franchise.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