Jacob Elordi would be the totally wrong choice to play James Bond
Jacob Elordi is being considered as a potential candidate for the next James Bond, but many believe he would be the wrong choice. While he has gained fame for his roles in popular series and films, his established celebrity status may not align with the franchise's history of casting lesser-known actors. The search for a new Bond is reportedly focused on finding a fresh face under 30, which could lead to a more energizing reboot of the iconic character.
- ▪Jacob Elordi is a well-known actor from Australia, famous for his roles in 'Euphoria' and other films.
- ▪The Bond franchise is looking for an actor under 30, which could eliminate many popular contenders.
- ▪Casting director Nina Gold is leading the search for the next James Bond, aiming for a fresh face to revitalize the series.
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Johnny Oleksinski Entertainment Jacob Elordi would be the totally wrong choice to play James Bond By Johnny Oleksinski Published May 30, 2026, 1:25 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The name’s Cliff. Heathcliff. Yes, the latest man (of about a trillion) to be bandied about as the next possible James Bond is Jacob Elordi, the Australian star of “Wuthering Heights,” “Frankenstein” and HBO’s hit drama series “Euphoria.” The Aston Martin of gossip has gone into high gear this weekend because the 28-year-old just appeared in a new Bleu de Chanel ad, wearing a slick black suit and breaking into a high-tech safe. The debonair actor certainly looks the part.
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