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Tom Holland On 'James Bond' Rumors: A Pinnacle For All British Actors
For young British actors, James Bond represents the peak of their aspirations, and Tom Holland doesn't rule anything out. This makes the conversation exciting and full of potential.
Tom Holland has publicly responded for the first time to the rumors that he is one of the contenders to become the new James Bond. During a cooking video with Gordon Ramsay, he was non-committal but certainly didn't deny the possibility. “There are rumors... let's keep it small for now. Maybe someday.” Holland joked.
When Ramsay seriously asks what he would think of the role, Holland candidly replies: “For every young British actor, that’s the ultimate goal. I already consider myself the luckiest boy in the world.”
Holland has been at the top for years thanks to his role as Spider-Man in the Marvel films. However, he seems to have ambitions for more. His name recently appeared on a rumored shortlist for Bond 26, which is being written by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight and directed by Denis Villeneuve.
Holland had previously confirmed in Total Film that he once pitched a 'young Bond' film: “It was an origin story that ultimately didn’t make sense. But it was a child’s dream.” Sony showed little interest, and the idea was never developed further.
Although Holland is now being mentioned, other names like Aaron Taylor-Johnson, James Norton, and Regé-Jean Page are still in the running according to insiders. Amazon is reportedly not planning to definitively announce the new Bond until 2026.
Still, his previous involvement in a Bond pitch offers an interesting background. It could mean he has been on the producers' radar for some time. And with Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson now officially replaced, anything is possible in this new phase of the iconic franchise.
At 29, Holland is in the ideal age range for signing a long-term Bond contract. The new 007 will likely do several films in the next 10 to 15 years, a commitment for which studios prefer to start young.
Still, Holland isn't sitting still for now. He is returning as Spider-Man in Brand New Day, starring next year in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, and also appearing in Avengers: Doomsday. The chance of him ordering his martini 'shaken, not stirred' soon? That remains small for now, but by no means is it ruled out.
When Ramsay seriously asks what he would think of the role, Holland candidly replies: “For every young British actor, that’s the ultimate goal. I already consider myself the luckiest boy in the world.”
Tom Holland As 007?
Holland has been at the top for years thanks to his role as Spider-Man in the Marvel films. However, he seems to have ambitions for more. His name recently appeared on a rumored shortlist for Bond 26, which is being written by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight and directed by Denis Villeneuve.
Holland had previously confirmed in Total Film that he once pitched a 'young Bond' film: “It was an origin story that ultimately didn’t make sense. But it was a child’s dream.” Sony showed little interest, and the idea was never developed further.
Previous 007 Names Keep Circulating
Although Holland is now being mentioned, other names like Aaron Taylor-Johnson, James Norton, and Regé-Jean Page are still in the running according to insiders. Amazon is reportedly not planning to definitively announce the new Bond until 2026.
Still, his previous involvement in a Bond pitch offers an interesting background. It could mean he has been on the producers' radar for some time. And with Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson now officially replaced, anything is possible in this new phase of the iconic franchise.
The Perfect Timing?
At 29, Holland is in the ideal age range for signing a long-term Bond contract. The new 007 will likely do several films in the next 10 to 15 years, a commitment for which studios prefer to start young.
Still, Holland isn't sitting still for now. He is returning as Spider-Man in Brand New Day, starring next year in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, and also appearing in Avengers: Doomsday. The chance of him ordering his martini 'shaken, not stirred' soon? That remains small for now, but by no means is it ruled out.
