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Jacob Elordi Sparks Bond Buzz Amid Oscar Nomination

1/23/2026

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Jacob Elordi, 28, is rumored to be in talks to play James Bond after his Frankenstein Oscar nomination.
Reports say he met director Denis Villeneuve to discuss the role.
Fans have mixed reactions, with some joking that his height could be unusual for Bond.
The next Bond film begins production in 2027, aiming for a younger actor.
Elordi has not commented but is excited about his nomination.

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Story summary

Jacob Elordi, 28, is rumored to be in talks to play James Bond after his Frankenstein Oscar nomination.
Reports say he met director Denis Villeneuve to discuss the role.
Fans have mixed reactions, with some joking that his height could be unusual for Bond.
The next Bond film begins production in 2027, aiming for a younger actor.
Elordi has not commented but is excited about his nomination.