The search for James Bond advances; Jacob Elordi, Harris Dickinson and Callum Turner lead the next round of auditions |

The search for the next James Bond is entering its second phase, with producers and directors Denis Villeneuve narrowing down the candidates to play 007.According to Deadline, actors have begun receiving notifications about an upcoming round of auditions, scheduled for August. While unconfirmed, the report claims that Villeneuve has personally reached out to the actors as part of the casting process.While no names have been officially confirmed, the report claims that the actors include Harris Dickinson, Callum Turner i Jacob Lord are underway for the next stage of auditions. According to the report, auditions are expected to take place in August, although the exact number of actors who will advance is still unclear.Experts believe the producers will cast a wide net, with between five and seven candidates vying for the role, while others suggest the number could be significantly higher. In addition to the familiar faces, there are also rumors of relatively new names joining the list.Villeneuve, along with producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman, has spent the past week reaching out to potential candidates about upcoming auditions.Although the final casting announcement is still months away, the report suggests that makers are aiming to cast their new James Bond by the end of the year. This would set the ball rolling for the spy franchise to begin production in 2027.The next actor to become Bond, he would pick up later Daniel Craigwhose tenure concluded with 2021’s ‘No Time to Die’. Since then, there has been speculation as to who will take up the mantle of the British secret agent. While early reports indicated that the film might feature several well-known British actors, others suggested that the makers are keen to cast younger talent.