News has emerged regarding the casting of the new James Bond for the 26th 007 film. Leaker Jeff Sneider claims that Jacob Elordi has secured the role, with an official announcement coming "soon," though the 007 films have not confirmed any casting results yet.
Sneider stated that the audition process for the new Bond has concluded. Candidates included Euphoria actor Jacob Elordi and Slow Horses actor Jack Lowden. The 29-year-old Australian actor Elordi is currently only considered a rumored frontrunner.
This rumor sparked some negative reactions from fans. Some hope the British secret agent will continue to be portrayed by a British actor, while others question whether Elordi, who stands around six feet five inches tall, fits the Bond image. However, Bond has previously been played by non-English actors: Australian actor George Lazenby portrayed 007 in 1969's On Her Majesty's Secret Service, and Pierce Brosnan is from Ireland.
The 007 film franchise gained creative control of the James Bond series in 2025. The 26th Bond film will be directed by Denis Villeneuve, with a screenplay by Steven Knight and produced by Amy Pascal and David Heyman. Whether Jacob Elordi has officially joined the cast remains to be confirmed by the studio.