James Bond: Jacob Elordi would have met Denis Villeneuve for the role
Will the star of Frankenstein, Saltburn and Euphoria play 007? Elordi would then be the youngest James Bond in the saga.
Will Jacob Elordi be the new James Bond? In any case, the star would have met director Denis Villeneuve to discuss this legendary role, assures the often well-informed journalist Roger Friedman on the site Showbiz 411. If this were the case, Elordi, 28 years old, would be the youngest 007 in the entire franchise. This would correspond exactly to Amazon’s whispered desire to hire a more white-faced Bond (the film could be a prequel).
Let’s not get carried away, however: Villeneuve has certainly organized a whole bunch of meetings with potential actors, and nothing says that Jacob Elordi will emerge victorious. But the site World of Real nevertheless specifies having heard of Amazon/MGM’s desire to push the candidacy of the star of Frankenstein, Saltburn And Euphoriaand assures that camera tests in the suit could take place in 2026.
When he was hired, Denis Villeneuve assured that “ among (his) first cinema memories, there is James Bond. I grew up with these films, which I watched with my father, since James Bond 007 vs. Dr. No with Sean Connery. I’m an absolute fan. For me, Bond is sacred. I want to honor this tradition and pave the way for new missions. It is a huge responsibility, but above all, a privilege and a source of enormous excitement. Amy, David and I are thrilled to bring 007 back to screens. »
See you in a few months to find out if Jacob Elordi will have his license to kill.
