Director Denis Villeneuve teased the identity of the next James Bond at the 15th LACMA Art and Film Gala on Saturday. He joked, "I will reveal to you tonight who will be the next James Bond," before stopping. Fans still wait to see who replaces Daniel Craig in the role.
At the LACMA Art and Film Gala, director Denis Villeneuve jokingly teased the identity of the next James Bond before stopping himself, keeping fans guessing.
Fans are eagerly waiting to find out who will play the next James Bond, and director Denis Villeneuve knows how to keep the excitement going! The filmmaker recently had a funny moment while speaking at an event in Los Angeles. He came very close to revealing the next 007's identity but decided to stop himself just in time.
Villeneuve was honoured alongside artist Vija Celmins at the 15th LACMA Art and Film Gala in Los Angeles on Saturday. During his acceptance speech, he joked about revealing the actor who would step into Daniel Craig's shoes as James Bond.
He told the audience that he had the "blessing" of his new partners at Amazon to make the announcement. "To express my gratitude with the blessing of my new friends at Amazon, I will reveal to you tonight who will be the next James Bond," Villeneuve said.
However, he quickly changed his mind before saying the name. "The actor who will play the next James Bond is...... and I will stop right now because Amy Pascal is about to have a heart attack. Thank you very much," he joked.
Earlier that evening, Villeneuve also spoke to Variety about the casting. He did not want to share any details, saying that every little thing he said would be closely watched.
"I should not comment right now because every word I'm going to say is going to be scrutinized," Villeneuve said. "I would just say that I'm having a great time," he added.
The big question remains: who will play 007 next? Several actors have been linked to the role, including Callum Turner, Josh O'Connor and Jack Lowden. Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult are also reportedly in the running and have screen-tested for the part.
The next film will be the first James Bond movie since Daniel Craig's final appearance in No Time to Die in 2021. Steven Knight, the creator of Peaky Blinders, is writing the screenplay. Amy Pascal and David Heyman will produce the film.
Villeneuve was announced as the director of the next James Bond film in June 2025. The filmmaker is known for movies such as Dune, Arrival and Blade Runner 2049. He has also spoken about being a lifelong fan of the Bond franchise.