Rumour mill: is Jacob Elordi about to be named the next James Bond?
By Fuzzy Mushroom · Published
Insider Jeff Sneider says in his newsletter The InSneider that Amazon MGM has finished screen-testing for 007, that Jacob Elordi and Jack Lowden were in the mix, and that he "fully expects" Elordi to get it. World of Reel now says it's down to Elordi, Lowden and an unnamed third actor, with an announcement possible between late October and early November. Amazon MGM won't comment on the casting, and Denis Villeneuve is directing.
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How solid is this story?
Spore Score for the story: 42 (Pinch of salt). Status: Busted: not true. Not official: Amazon MGM: "we don't plan to comment on specific details during the casting process". Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter (22 Oct), each citing several sources, say the final screen tests haven't happened yet and Jacob Elordi isn't among the actors testing. Amazon MGM still isn't commenting.
Sources
- The InSneider: The InSneider newsletter (quoted by The Mirror and HuffPost UK)
- The Mirror: James Bond announcement 'very soon' as Amazon 'decide' on huge name (21 October 2026)
- HuffPost UK: It Appears The Hunt For The New James Bond Is Less Cut-And-Dried Than We All Thought (21 October 2026)
- Digital Spy: Jacob Elordi branded "Temu Bond" after casting rumours for new 007 heat up
- World of Reel: James Bond Is Down to Jacob Elordi, Jack Lowden and a Mystery Actor — Announcement Expected Soon (21 October 2026)
- Film Stories: James Bond | Latest rumour suggests we're down to three candidates (22 October 2026)
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