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James Bond casting: Who is leading the race for 007?

ARY News · Jun 29, 2026, 5:29 PM

Key takeaways

  • The former casting director for the James Bond franchise has commented on the front-runners to play 007 as the search for a new actor continues.
  • The iconic role of the British superspy became vacant after Daniel Craig resigned in 2021.
  • However, casting director Debbie Mc Williams offered an alternative viewpoint.

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Add ARY News on Google AAResize. The former casting director for the James Bond franchise has commented on the front-runners to play 007 as the search for a new actor continues.

The iconic role of the British superspy became vacant after Daniel Craig resigned in 2021. While numerous names have surfaced as leading candidates, Jacob Elordi, Callum Turner, and Harris Dickinson have recently received the most attention.

However, casting director Debbie Mc Williams offered an alternative viewpoint. In an interview with The Independent, she maintained that none of the three front-runners are likely to be cast as the next Bond.

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