Villeneuve to Cast New British Bond After Dune

Denis Villeneuve will begin casting the next James Bond only after he finishes production on Dune: Part Three, with Amazon MGM Studios producing and Steven Knight writing. Producers David Heyman and Amy Pascal are seeking a “fresh face”—an unknown British male in his late 20s to early 30s—and the role could be non‑white if the actor suits the part. The creative team is reportedly planning a reboot unconnected to Daniel Craig’s timeline that may revisit Bond’s origins as a Royal Navy officer, and casting has not yet officially begun. Sources expect filming around 2027 with a possible November 2028 release.