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Amazon MGM Launches Bond Search; Elba Rules Out Casting

5/27/2026

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Idris Elba (actor) said he was never in contention as Amazon MGM Studios begins the Bond search.
Courtenay Valenti (executive) said the future Bond must ooze sex appeal and sign for at least three films.
Nina Gold (casting director) leads the talent search with producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman.
Barbara Broccoli (producer) and Michael G. Wilson (producer) remain involved while Steven Knight (screenwriter) will write the screenplay.

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Story summary

Idris Elba (actor) said he was never in contention as Amazon MGM Studios begins the Bond search.
Courtenay Valenti (executive) said the future Bond must ooze sex appeal and sign for at least three films.
Nina Gold (casting director) leads the talent search with producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman.
Barbara Broccoli (producer) and Michael G. Wilson (producer) remain involved while Steven Knight (screenwriter) will write the screenplay.