New details regarding who might be cast as James Bond next have emerged. There have so far been a total of seven actors who have played James Bond in film; although, Barry Nelson originally played the character in 1954's Climax!

James Bond movie producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli have provided an official casting update for the next 007 actor while also confirming they still don’t have a window for when a decision will be made.

If you were to pass the James Bond torch, who would you love to see play him?” Variety asked the two actors, which prompted Craig to laugh and respond: “I don’t care.” Craig told the BBC in 2022 that he had no regrets about his decision to stop playing James Bond,

But, of course, this interview was going to tie into the 007 legacy one way or another. And, while speaking with the AP, Barbara Broccoli made the following comment about keeping James Bond's adventures in movie theaters: People are playing it very safe.

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The next James Bond audition criteria have been shared by 007 producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson.