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Amazon MGM Taps British Actor Louis Partridge for Bond Candidate

6/26/2026

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Louis Partridge Eyes Bond

Amazon MGM Studios is searching for a British actor for James Bond and has named Louis Partridge as a candidate.
At the Enola Holmes 3 premiere on June 25, 2026 in New York City, Partridge said he never pictured himself as 007 but finds the idea wonderful.
He added he copes with fame through social media, work with Cate Blanchett, and a Prada partnership.

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Partridge Aims Bond

Amazon MGM could cast a younger Bond to star in five or six films, keeping the franchise under 40.
Partridge’s salary would likely be lower than Jacob Elordi’s or Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s, cutting upfront spend.
Amazon executives are eyeing early-20s actors such as Kit Connor, Joe Locke and Noah Jupe.
Partridge’s Prada deal and romance with Olivia Rodrigo add brand value that could boost merchandising profits.

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Louis Partridge Eyes Bond

Amazon MGM Studios is searching for a British actor for James Bond and has named Louis Partridge as a candidate.
At the Enola Holmes 3 premiere on June 25, 2026 in New York City, Partridge said he never pictured himself as 007 but finds the idea wonderful.
He added he copes with fame through social media, work with Cate Blanchett, and a Prada partnership.

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