Alison Papworth Urges Male 007 for Bond 26 as Studio Nears Choice From 6-Name Shortlist
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Updated · Fox News · Sep 13
Alison Papworth Urges Male 007 for Bond 26 as Studio Nears Choice From 6-Name Shortlist
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 13
Summary
Alison Papworth, who appeared in two Roger Moore Bond films, said the next 007 should be "a man" and stay faithful to Ian Fleming’s books as casting speculation intensifies.
Her comments landed as Gary Oldman said producers have already chosen a successor to Daniel Craig, then clarified he had only heard a rumor and that six names remain on the shortlist.
Amazon MGM Studios has controlled the franchise creatively since 2025 and said in May that the search was underway; Denis Villeneuve will direct and Steven Knight is writing the script.
The next release will be Bond film No. 26, the first since Craig’s final outing in 2021’s "No Time to Die," with Jack Lowden, Paul Mescal, Jacob Elordi and Jack O'Connell among rumored contenders.