While Denis Villeneuve is preparing to direct the next episode of Emblematic saga “007”Rumors swirl according to which his frequent collaborator, “dune” star Timothée Chalametcould adapt.

The upcoming film marks a turning point for the franchise, the French Canadian director Villeneuve intervenes as the first “Bond” director under the property of Amazon of the MGM studios. The acquisition of 8.5 billion dollars of MGM technology giant also marked the end of an era, while the longtime producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson fell in creative control, leaving a lot to speculate that could fill the shoes of Bond.

But, despite increasing speculation, the initiates insist that Timothee Chalamet will not replace Daniel Craig Like the next James Bond. However, he is considered another role.

According to an initiate, Timothee Chalamet could be part of a future “film” Bond “, but in no case will a form or a form be James Bond,” said the source Daily mail. “An American actor will not play Bond, that will not happen, so that leaves Timothee out of the head race.”

We do not know who he could play, but the initiate confirms that Chalamet is considered, thanks to his previous collaborations with the acclaimed director.

However, fans are buzzing. Chalamet has accumulated praise of criticism for transformative roles as Paul Atreids in “Dune”, Young Willy Wonka in “Wonka” and Bob Dylan in “A Complete Unknown”. With his box office draw and undeniable charisma, not to mention his romance with his head Kylie JennerIt is not surprising that his name has entered the “Bond” conversation.

Michael G. Wilson, now 83, announced that he would retire to focus on charity efforts, while Barbara Broccoli, now 64, confirmed that she was focusing on new projects.

Meanwhile, the new director of “Bond” Denis Villeneuve clearly indicated that he was not there to reinvent the wheel. He is here to honor him.

“In my opinion, [‘Bond’] is a sacred territory, ” Villeneuve said in a press release. “I intend to honor tradition and open the way for many new missions to come. It is a massive responsibility, but also, incredibly exciting for me and a huge honor.”

The cast for the next James Bond remains in progress, with Aaron Taylor-Johnson currently the favorite after having finished a successful screen test with Broccoli in 2022.

“The role of Bond is of Aaron to lose,” a source revealed to the Daily Mail. “Denis understands how important it is to do the casting.”

While rumors of casting swirl, a number of British actors in list A are floated as potential heirs to “Bond” heritage, each bringing their own brand of charisma, grain and sophistication to the table.

Theo JamesBetter known for his role in four in the series “Divergent”, proved that he could anchor a franchise. The actor born in Oxford, 39, recently turned his head as an elegant and aristocratic Eddie Horniman in “The Gentlemen” of Netflix, and his Marvel credit is exposed with a vocal role in “X-Men ’97”.

James Norton also continues to gain ground with his versatility. His stay on “McMafia” had even made it tuxedo, speaking Russian and interpreting martial arts, an unofficial hearing of “link”, according to some fans.

If someone knows what it takes to play James Bond, it’s Pierce BrosnanAnd he has already threw his support behind a potential successor. Aaron Taylor-Johnson.

Taylor-Johnson, a nominated actor nominated at BAFTA whose breakup came to play a young John Lennon in “Nowhere Boy” in 2008, directed by his wife, Sam Taylor-Johnson, was a growing favorite in the “Bond” conversation. And Brosnan, who adapted 007 in four films, including “Goldeneye” and “Die Another Day”, thinks that the 34 -year -old has what it takes to carry the torch.

“I would certainly tip my hat to man,” said Brosnan in an interview in 2023. “I think the man has chops and talent and charisma to play Bond, a lot.”