New Bond Film, Game, and Casting Rumors

Amazon MGM Studios now controls the James Bond franchise and plans to shoot the 26th Bond film in 2026, though no actor or director has been confirmed yet. Jonathan Bailey, known for Bridgerton, addressed rumors about his potential casting, stating it would be 'hard to say no' but did not confirm involvement. Rising stars such as Aaron Pierre and favorites like Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Bailey are reportedly under consideration for the iconic 007 role. Meanwhile, IO Interactive is developing '007 First Light,' a video game origin story for a young James Bond featuring an original plot and new characters, with a potential MI6 insider as the main villain. Bailey also confirmed he will continue his role as Lord Anthony Bridgerton even as his film career grows. The Bond franchise is entering a new era with major developments in both film and gaming.