Is the Next James Bond Already in the Spotlight? Amazon Secretly Holds Casting Tests

The search for the next James Bond always gets fans talking, and I love diving into these casting rumors. So when I learned that Scott Rose-Marsh — a relatively unknown actor — was screen-tested by Amazon MGM Studios, I was intrigued.

He read sides from GoldenEye (1995) with one strict rule: don’t impersonate a previous Bond. Honestly, I think this could be exciting — sometimes a fresh face brings new energy, and 007 might need that after so many familiar portrayals.

James Woods-style charm? Nicholson-style menace? The possibilities are fascinating.

Early Tests and Casting Speculation

Director Denis Villeneuve, currently filming Dune: Part Three, may have previewed actors before production fully ramped up. THR reports that Rose-Marsh might have read lines from Steven Knight’s still-in-progress script.

His name also appeared in betting odds earlier this year, adding fuel to the speculation around the next James Bond. Personally, I’m curious to see if a relatively unknown actor can really carry such an iconic role — it could be a bold, fresh direction for the franchise.

What Could This Mean?

Casting the next James Bond is always a high-stakes decision. If Rose-Marsh lands the role, it could bring fresh energy to the franchise and shake up expectations. Until Amazon MGM Studios confirms, we’re left imagining how 007 could evolve — and I, for one, am very excited to see what might happen.

Before we get a glimpse of the next potential James Bond, here’s a quick reminder of the legendary actors who have brought 007 to life in the official EON Productions films, from 1962 to today.

1. Sean Connery — 1962–1967, returned in 1971

   • Dr. No (1962)

   • From Russia with Love (1963)

   • Goldfinger (1964)

   • Thunderball (1965)

   • You Only Live Twice (1967)

   • Diamonds Are Forever (1971)

   • • non-EON: Never Say Never Again (1983)

2. George Lazenby — 1969

   • On Her Majesty’s Secret Service

3. Roger Moore — 1973–1985

   • Live and Let Die (1973)

   • The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)

   • The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)

   • Moonraker (1979)

   • For Your Eyes Only (1981)

   • Octopussy (1983)

   • A View to a Kill (1985)

4. Timothy Dalton — 1987–1989

   • The Living Daylights (1987)

   • Licence to Kill (1989)

5. Pierce Brosnan — 1995–2002

   • GoldenEye (1995)

   • Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)

   • The World Is Not Enough (1999)

   • Die Another Day (2002)

6. Daniel Craig — 2006–2021

   • Casino Royale (2006)

   • Quantum of Solace (2008)

   • Skyfall (2012)

   • Spectre (2015)

   • No Time to Die (2021)