From vampire to 007? A new, strong candidate for the role of James Bond

The new, 26th film in the James Bond series will be directed by Denis Villeneuve. Steven Knight, creator of the "Peaky Blinders" series, is responsible for the script. For now, there is no information on when filming could start.

It also remains a mystery who would take over the role of 007 after Daniel Craig, who said goodbye to the series in "No Time to Die" in a way that has never happened before - Bond, played by him, died.

The most frequently mentioned candidates for the new Bond include Callum Turner, Josh O'Connor and Jack Lowden. Industry media claim that the actors invited to screen tests also include Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult.

Robert Pattinson gained popularity, among others, thanks to the "Twilight" series based on the best-selling novels, where he played the role of a vampire named Edward. He also played Batman in Matt Reeves' films (the first one was released in cinemas in 2022, and the second one has not yet premiered).

Nicolas Hoult plays Lex Luthor in the latest Superman films, and was previously a member of the cast of the "X-Men" prequel trilogy.

Director of the new Bond: I'm having a great time

In an interview with Variety magazine, the director of the new Bond film enigmatically answered questions about preparations for this project.

I shouldn't say anything now, because every word I say will be analyzed in detail, said Denis Villeneuve. Let me just say that I'm having a great time, he said.