Jacob Elordi Is Now the Favorite to Play the Next James Bond, Insiders Say
A Euphoria star has surged to the front of the 007 race, with multiple sources tipping them as the next Bond.
The rumor mill about who will take over as James Bond in Amazon's reboot refuses to die down, but we might finally have our front-runner—or at least, the current one at the top of the insiders' list. If you keep an eye on the odds, you might think Callum Turner (the guy from Fantastic Beasts and The Capture) is a shoo-in. But, according to a fresh round of industry whispers, someone even taller has now pulled ahead.
So, who's allegedly in pole position?
Here's where things get interesting: journalist Marina Hyde tossed a little gasoline on the Bond speculation fire during a recent episode of The Rest is Entertainment podcast. She said multiple sources have told her it's now Jacob Elordi's game to lose. Yes, we're talking about the 6'5" star of Euphoria and Saltburn. That's a bit of a curveball, considering the betting markets are still betting on Turner, with James Norton and Aaron Taylor-Johnson still floating around as perennial options.
Why Elordi?
- He looks the part: After generating a lot of buzz as a full-on heartthrob in Emerald Fennell's divisive take on Wuthering Heights, Elordi's been deemed "sexy enough for Bond," which, let's admit, is basically a job requirement.
- The age factor: At only 28, Elordi has the shelf life Amazon reportedly wants as they plan to refresh (and probably milk) the franchise for all it's worth—with a batch of sequels and spin-offs likely being mapped out already.
- Gen Z appeal: With Euphoria under his belt, Elordi brings in a new, younger audience. That matters as Amazon looks to drag Bond out of his dad-movie reputation and into something a little less musty.
What are they planning?
Word is, Amazon wants a hard reboot for Bond—a "fresh start for the modern age." There are even rumblings of old-school references to keep longtime fans happy, but make no mistake: they're aiming for something new, and Elordi's youth and popularity are apparently seen as key weapons for that.
"According to multiple sources, the role of the next 007 is now Elordi’s to lose."
Of course, nothing's official—yet. The studio is staying quiet, the casting race could still flip at any time, and these inside scoops have been wrong before. But, for now, it looks like Jacob Elordi is where the smart Bond money is headed.
Stay tuned. This story's still unfolding, and given the scale (and drama) of James Bond recasting, we almost certainly haven't heard the last twist.