Louis Partridge Addresses James Bond Casting Rumors Amid Amazon MGM Studios’ Reboot Search

In a 2024 interview with *The Independent*, 23-year-old actor Louis Partridge was asked about rumors that he is being considered for the next James Bond. He noted that his recent work on *Enola Holmes 3* required him to hold a gun and wear a three-piece suit, and that “the thought [of Bond] did cross my mind, but let’s see.” He offered no confirmation, emphasizing that the speculation remains unverified.

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Daniel Craig’s final Bond film, *No Time to Die* (2021), left the role vacant. Amazon MGM Studios, now holding the franchise, announced in May 2024 that an “exhaustive” audition process is underway and that it will comment further only when the “time is right.” Screenwriter Steven Knight, known for *Peaky Blinders*, has been tapped to script the upcoming reboot, prompting interest in younger actors.

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• Louis Partridge – Enola Holmes star; also appeared in Apple TV’s *Disclaimer* and Steven Knight’s *House of Guinness*.

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• Steven Knight – *Peaky Blinders* creator, scriptwriter for the new Bond film.

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• Amazon MGM Studios – Rights holder overseeing casting.

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• Other Rumored Candidates – Callum Turner (*Masters of the Air*), Jacob Elordi (*Frankenstein*), Aaron Taylor-Johnson (*28 Years Later*), Harris Dickinson (*Babygirl*).

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• Himesh Patel – Partridge’s *Enola Holmes* co-star, featured in Riz Ahmed’s satire *Bait*; called it “silly” to seek advice from former Bond director Sam Mendes.

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• 2021 – Daniel Craig’s final Bond film released.

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• May 2024 – Amazon MGM Studios announces audition process is “underway.”

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• 2024 – Partridge’s interview with *The Independent* on Bond rumors.

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• 2024 – Riz Ahmed’s series *Bait* satirises the casting frenzy, with Patel as a mock frontrunner.

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Amazon MGM Studios is seeking a younger actor to differentiate the role from Daniel Craig and to secure the Bond franchise’s future for decades. Partridge’s recent work includes *Enola Holmes 3* and roles on Apple TV, positioning him among the actors being considered.

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Amazon MGM Studios confirmed the audition process is “underway” but declined further comment, pledging to speak when the “time is right.” Partridge’s interview, while light-hearted, underscored that no formal offer or audition has been disclosed.

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Riz Ahmed’s comedy *Bait* lampooned the speculation, portraying Patel as an eager candidate. Patel himself described the idea of consulting Sam Mendes for casting advice as “silly,” reflecting industry skepticism about the rumor mill.

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• “Well, I did have to hold a gun for the first time [in Enola Holmes 3].” — Louis Partridge, actor

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• “And I wore a three-piece suit,” — Louis Partridge

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• “I was feeling pretty good, myself.” — Louis Partridge

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• “I was feeling pretty good, myself. The thought [of Bond] did cross my mind, but let's see.” — Louis Partridge

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The audition phase continues under Amazon MGM Studios’ direction, with the studio stating it will provide further comment when the “time is right.” Partridge remains active in streaming projects, including *Enola Holmes 3* on Netflix, while the broader casting landscape stays fluid.

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