Villeneuve says James Bond casting still in progress
The director told a GQ event in Los Angeles that no announcement has been made and he is pushing to move forward with production.
Denis Villeneuve said the search for the next James Bond is still ongoing, according to movieweb.com. Asked whether the role had been cast, the director said it is in the process.
Villeneuve spoke at a special GQ event at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles. He did not name any candidates for the role and did not say when an announcement would be made.
He added that he is pushing the gas on moving forward with the next stage of production.
The franchise is looking for a new lead after Daniel Craig's tenure as James Bond, which is described as well behind us. Several high-profile names have been linked to the role without confirmation.
Villeneuve, meanwhile, is preparing to move on from his Dune trilogy.
Quick answers
Has the next James Bond been cast?
No. Denis Villeneuve said the search is still in progress and that he did not name any candidates or give a date for an announcement.
Where did Denis Villeneuve speak about the Bond casting?
He spoke at a special GQ event at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles.