TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - For years, fans have been gripped by intense curiosity over who would become the next James Bond actor. Beyond the excitement of the spy franchise continuing its story, a recent announcement has sparked even greater buzz, claiming Jessie Buckley was set to make history as the first woman to portray 007.
The reveal brings an end to swirling speculation surrounding names like Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Tom Holland, and Jacob Elordi, who had all been linked to the lead role in the upcoming James Bond 26. However, these claims were based on a satirical April Fools’ report published by Euronews.
Who Will Be the Next James Bond Actor?
There is still no official announcement regarding the next actor to be the next James Bond. The rumor about Jessie Buckley playing the iconic spy originated from a satirical article published by Euronews for April Fools’ Day. The piece was a humorous report filled with exaggerated details, which even led other outlets to mistakenly reference it.
Who Is Jessie Buckley?
While the claim itself was untrue, the rising profile of Jessie Buckley is very real. The Irish actress and singer first gained widespread recognition for her role as Rose-Lynn Harlan in Wild Rose (2018).
She has since continued to build an impressive filmography, appearing in projects such as I'm Thinking of Ending Things and The Lost Daughter. She also stars in Hamnet, where she earned a wave of critical acclaim, including winning Best Actress honors at the Oscars, BAFTAs, Golden Globes, Critics’ Choice, and Actor Awards, according to The Guardian.
The Next James Bond Movie: James Bond 26
Following the departure of long-time producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, creative control of the James Bond franchise has shifted to Amazon MGM Studios. This transition has sparked speculation and concern about the future direction of the series.
Men’s Journal reported that Denis Villeneuve is set to direct the next Bond film, alongside Steven Knight as the writer. Villeneuve is widely known for directing Dune, while Knight is best recognized as the creator of Peaky Blinders.
The two will join producers David Heyman and Amy Pascal to work on the first Bond film since Amazon gained full rights to the franchise.
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Jessie Buckley wins Best Actress for Hamnet at the Oscars, becoming the first Irish woman to take home the award after a dominant awards-season run.
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