James Bond producer Amy Pascal has predicted that the new 007 casting will be announced by the end of 2026. Speaking to Deadline in a new interview, new producer Amy Pascal provided fans with the first official update on the new James Bond casting timeline. She explained: "We are being really, really methodical. Dune and Blade Runner: 2049 director Denis Villeneuve will helm the new Bond movie. They said in a statement: "The search for the next James Bond is underway.