Villeneuve, 56, was formally introduced final month because the director of the twenty sixth Bond movie. Greatest identified for helming Dune and Arrival, he has referred to as himself a “die-hard James Bond fan” and pledged to “honor the custom” of the franchise.
However in response to trade sources, the filmmaker can be eager to reboot the position with a brand new era, particularly, a Gen Z Bond beneath 30. That will mark a dramatic shift for the franchise and rule out present front-runners similar to Aaron Taylor-Johnson, 35, James Norton, 39, and Theo James, 40.
Elordi, who just lately performed a brooding Elvis Presley in Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla and is finest identified for his position because the risky Nate Jacobs in HBO’s Euphoria, has emerged because the bookmaker’s favourite. His towering 6ft 5in body, brooding attraction, and menacing display screen presence have made him a compelling candidate.
“He can do suave, however there’s additionally one thing harmful behind the eyes,” a casting insider stated. Shut behind is Micheal Ward, 27, whose performances in Prime Boy and Blue Story have earned him vital acclaim.
A former mannequin, Ward brings each magnificence and edge to the display screen – qualities that some imagine may make him the primary Black actor to play Bond.