Amazon’s MGM Studios will take creative control over the “James Bond” film franchise under a new joint venture with long -standing rights holders Michael Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, said technology giant (Amzn.o), the new tab said on Thursday.
The deal allows Amazon to take on a more practical role with the series when fans wait for the 26th Bond movie and the reveal of who will donate the iconic tuxedo after Daniel Craig’s 2021 output.
“Happy Valley” actor James Norton, “Divergent” Star Theo James and “Kick-Ass” actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson is among those with the highest odds to play suave spy according to the betting site Ladbrokes, although fans have speculated in heavy weights , including Idris Elba and Henry Cavill.
British actor Callum Turner’s name also often appeared in discussions about the next James Bond.
UK’s The Daily Express quoted him as a potential 007 and quoted a source in 2022 and said he is drawn “great interest” from bond producers.
Turner has even approached the rumors and jokingly tells people in December 2023 that his mother may be behind the shower while expressing admiration for producer Barbara Broccoli.
According to some latest reports, his odds as the potential candidate to play James Bond has fallen since his name over the course of time.
Fan discussions have also beaten him for the role and praises his charisma and physics from projects such as Masters of the Air. Posts on X, including one from February 21, 2025, further reflect the most important fan speculation, suggesting him as ties with ties to his real connections like Dua Lipa for the theme song.
Broccoli has suggested that the next bond will be a man in thirty, ensuring a long run in the role.
