Tom Holland recently entertained the idea of taking on the iconic role of James Bond in a conversation with Gordon Ramsay on the chef’s YouTube series, Scrambled. When Ramsay suggested Holland could be the next 007, Holland smiled and acknowledged the ongoing speculation surrounding the role. He playfully noted, “There’s speculation at the minute” and added, “We’ll keep it to a minimum for now.”
The Spider-Man star expressed how monumental such an opportunity would be for any young British actor, considering it “the pinnacle of working in our industry.” Holland reflected on his own career, stating, “I already consider myself to be the luckiest kid alive.”
The speculation around who will follow Daniel Craig as Bond has intensified since Craig’s final appearance in 2021’s No Time to Die. Names such as Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Cillian Murphy have emerged as potential candidates, with Murphy receiving support from previous Bond actor Pierce Brosnan. The ongoing discussion has seen several other actors like James Norton, Tom Hardy, Henry Cavill, and Regé-Jean Page also being mentioned.
While no official casting announcement has been made, there has been significant development on the Bond film front. Denis Villeneuve, an Oscar-nominated director known for Dune, has been announced to direct the next installment, with a screenplay by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight. This move hints at potential progress toward a new Bond film announcement in the near future.
In the meantime, fans can look forward to seeing Holland reprise his role as Spider-Man, with his fourth film scheduled for release on July 31, 2026, along with Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, which aims to debut just two weeks earlier on July 17, 2026.
This moment of speculation can be a thrilling time for fans as they anticipate who will ultimately take on the legendary role of James Bond, and it highlights the wealth of talent in the British film industry today.