James Bond: Tom Holland, Jacob Elordi or Harris Dickinson in line to be the next 007

The hunt for the next James Bond has officially entered its trendiest phase yet. Reports suggest that Tom Holland, Jacob Elordi and Harris Dickinson are currently topping the wishlist to take on the coveted 007 mantle.

Jacob Elordi, Tom Holland and Harris Dickinson are reportedly the top choices as Amazon plans a stylish reinvention of 007

This potential casting pivot marks a clear break from tradition. While previous Bonds leaned into brooding intensity and mature charm, the new direction signals a sleeker, younger interpretation of the iconic spy — one that’s less shaken, more stirred with Gen-Z edge. Though no contracts have been signed and studio reps are keeping mum, industry insiders confirm that the next Bond will likely be under 30, with style, versatility and global marketability driving the search.

Tom Holland, 29, known globally for his tenure as Marvel’s Spider-Man, is reportedly back in the conversation. Ironically, he once pitched a “young Bond” origin story to Sony during Far From Home promotions. “It didn’t really make sense,” he admitted later. But now, with a more open-minded creative team at Amazon MGM, his clean-cut charm and action credentials might finally align with the brief.

Harris Dickinson, fresh from critical acclaim for Triangle of Sadness and his directorial debut Urchin at Cannes, brings quiet gravitas and undeniable screen presence. When asked about playing Bond last year, his response was candid: “You’d be a fool not to entertain that role.”

Jacob Elordi — the only Aussie in the mix — already has Bond fans imagining a spiritual successor to George Lazenby. After his intense turns in Euphoria and Priscilla, he’s set to star in Wuthering Heights with Margot Robbie. When asked about the rumours, he smiled: “It’s beautiful. I just like that people maybe want to put me in their movies.”

Meanwhile, Dune director Denis Villeneuve has officially signed on to helm Bond 26, beating out big names like Jonathan Nolan and Edgar Wright. Villeneuve, who is currently working on Dune: Part Three, described the opportunity as a way to “honour tradition” while “opening the path to new missions.”

The film is still in early development and isn’t expected to hit theatres before 2028. But with a new Bond, a billion-dollar backing, and a high-fashion cast of contenders, the world’s most stylish spy may be about to get a Gen-Z upgrade.

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