Bond 26 is still in active development, but things are finally seeming to make forward progress. Recently, it was announced that Dune‘s Denis Villeneuve would be directing the next 007 franchise entry. This is massive news for the franchise, as Villeneuve is a respected director.
The search for the next James Bond actor is still underway. A recent report did seem to reveal Amazon’s shortlist for the role, which included young British actors Tom Holland, Jacob Elordi, and Harris Dickinson.
As this most crucial casting decision materializes, the conversation regarding who might return for the next movie is also ongoing. One anticipated potential returning star is Ana de Armas. She previously played Paloma in No Time To Die, and has been a fan-favorite character ever since.
Why Ana De Armas’ Paloma Should Return For Amazon’s James Bond
Her Character Could Have Exciting Growth
De Armas completely stole the show in No Time to Die. She managed this despite the fact that she had very limited screen time in the movie, appearing in just 12 minutes of the film. But if the actor could be really compelling in that short amount of time, there is no telling what she could do if given more focus.
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Since her first English-language movie in 2015, Ana de Armas has delivered outstanding performances in dramas, comedies and action movies.
Since No Time to Die, De Armas has further proven her ability to be a strong action lead. Most recently, she achieved this through her role in the John Wick franchise film Ballerina. De Armas could easily transfer these action star skills through reprising her Paloma role in Bond 26.
Ana De Armas’ History With Denis Villeneuve Could Boost Her Bond Return Chances
She Was In Blade Runner 2049
The fact that the next franchise film is being directed by Villeneuve is a good sign for De Armas’ return. This actor-director pair have collaborated before, working together on Blade Runner 2049. This served as one of the actor’s breakout roles back in 2017.
Now that both are more established in their careers, it seems as perfect a time as ever for De Armas and Villeneuve to return to work together. Paloma’s return would undoubtedly be welcome by franchise fans, and the Villeneuve connection makes her return more likely.
Which Other Denis Villeneuve Actors Could Appear In His James Bond Movie?
There Are Several Likely Candidates
Villeneuve’s experience, especially on the Dune movies, has given him a wide variety of actor collaborations that could transfer over well to Bond. Leading the pack in the likelihood would be Rebecca Ferguson, whose acting style could easily be transplanted to a role like M.
Florence Pugh, who had a part in Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two, could be a great Bond girl. She is another experienced action star who has gained popularity in the last few years, making her return more likely. Other Villeneuve collaborators who seem likely to show up would be Josh Brolin and Emily Blunt.
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Now that it has officially been announced that Denis Villeneuve will direct Bond 26, here are ten actors who would be great picks for the movie.
Any of these actors would be a great addition to Bond 26. The franchise still wants to prioritize British actors to play James Bond, and if this logic is extended to the cast more broadly, it could be a point in the favor of actors like Blunt and Pugh.
