Denis Villeneuve breaks his silence on the next James Bond: “It’s in the process”
Denis Villeneuve has offered an update on where James Bond casting stands, even as the guessing game over who’ll be the next 007 rumbles on.
Since Daniel Craig handed in his licence to kill, everyone's been speculating about who'll pick up the tux as the next James Bond. Rumours have been flying, but let's be honest, it's mostly been endless tabloid guessing with nothing concrete—until now. Director Denis Villeneuve, who's fresh off wrangling sandworms with his Dune trilogy, has finally given us a bit of an update, though don't expect a full-on revelation just yet.
The hunt for Daniel Craig's Bond replacement is still ongoing, with the casting process described as 'in the process.'
Villeneuve at the Wheel
Villeneuve was at a GQ event at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art over in Los Angeles when he was inevitably cornered about the future of Bond. Asked directly if the new 007 had secretly been chosen, Villeneuve gave the classic enigmatic answer: 'It's in the process.' In proper Hollywood fashion, he also said he's 'pushing the gas', which, if we're translating, means things are moving but nobody's grabbing the keys just yet.
So, for now, the casting remains a mystery. No slip-ups, no hints about names, no timeline—even with Villeneuve clearly eager to get things rolling. One thing's clear: whenever this new Bond steps into the light, the announcement’s bound to be a big one. Until then, the guessing game continues.