One James Bond candidate has the chance to prove his worth for the role with two prominent roles in upcoming films from Ridley Scott and Guillermo del Toro. After No Time To Die, the Bond franchise is back to square one. The Daniel Craig films took the series in a more serious, darker direction, and many are wondering where the series will go next.

Amazon MGM Studios recently announced that Dune director Denis Villeneuve will helm the next Bond film. However, the studio still hasn’t shared the actor who will replace Craig, who played the role in the last five films. Popular casting choices include Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Henry Cavill, but reports have suggested the studio is looking for a younger actor.

One Australian actor who is in the running for the role is Saltburn‘s Jacob Elordi. Elordi rose to fame thanks to his role as Nate Jacobs in Euphoria. He’s demonstrated more of his versatility as an actor through his role as Elvis Presley in Priscilla and as Felix Catton in Saltburn. His career is moving upward, and he will have more chances to prove he can play Bond in several upcoming films.

Jacob Elordi’s Upcoming Movies Will Make Him An Even Bigger Star

Elordi Stars In Two Films By Hollywood’s Most Acclaimed Directors

Elordi is already well-known, especially among younger viewers who watched him in Euphoria. However, his upcoming roles in projects later this year and in 2026 could propel him to superstar status. The actor’s next role is Frankenstein’s monster in Guillermo del Toro’s upcoming adaptation for Netflix. Elordi replaced Andrew Garfield, who dropped out due to scheduling conflicts.

Elordi’s appearance has been kept hidden, but his voice in the trailer was different, and showed a side of the actor that hasn’t been seen yet. Another project where he can showcase his versatility is in the lead role in Scott’s The Dog Stars. He plays Hig, who is trying to survive in a post-apocalyptic world that has been ravaged by a pandemic.

Elordi is known for his good looks, but both of these roles can demonstrate his acting ability, especially his portrayal of Frankenstein’s monster. He does have another romantic film on his slate alongside Margot Robbie in 2026’s Wuthering Heights. However, an adaptation of a classic novel is a perfect opportunity to try and score some Oscar gold.

Could Jacob Elordi Really Be The Next Bond?

The Actor Is On The Studio’s Shortlist

According to a report from Variety, insiders suggest Amazon is looking at casting a British actor under the age of 30. The James Bond shortlist includes three stars: Elordi, Harris Dickinson, and Tom Holland. What’s surprising about this report is how the studio wants a young Bond. The character is known for a high level of maturity and charisma that comes with age and experience.

While these three stars are all charming in their own ways, they don’t have the same level of maturity or stoicism seen in actors like Pierce Brosnan or Sean Connery. However, it could be Amazon’s play to have the same actor for 20 years or so without needing to recast him.

Elordi is a unique choice for Bond, but would be divisive. Many still ᴀssociate him with Euphoria and haven’t seen him show off his acting prowess yet. His upcoming roles in Frankenstein and The Dog Stars could do a lot to change the public’s perception of him, making his casting as James Bond more likely.