Actor Daniel Craig departed the James Bond film franchise with the release of No Time to Die in 2021. Additionally, Amazon MGM Studios acquired full creative control of the brand in 2025. As such, it was only a matter of time before plans went into play for reviving the property, and it looks like Aaron Pierre is reportedly being eyed to play the next James Bond.
The James Bond character has been played by numerous different actors over the course of decades, leading to more than two dozen films to have been released with stars that include Sean Connery, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, and more. It’s always a big moment when a new Bond actor is being chosen, especially knowing they’ll have to walk in the shadow of those who previously played the role.
Now, according to insider Daniel Richtman, actor Aaron Pierre is “being considered” for the role. However, Richtman is unclear whether or not any official meetings have taken place, which means this information should be taken with a grain of salt. Pierre could very well just be one name on a list of many that the studio is considering for the part.
However, Aaron Pierre would certainly be a major choice for James Bond, especially with some of his recent gigs. The actor surprised audiences with the release of Rebel Ridge on Netflix and he was also cast as John Stewart for the upcoming Green Lantern TV series Lanterns for HBO. An opportunity to play James Bond isn’t that surprising at the rate his popularity has grown.
If he were chosen, Pierre would also be the first black actor to play the character. Furthermore, he is an English actor, so he would still fit the bill in that regard. While it would be a big step forward for the franchise, many fans have been eager to see a more diverse take on Bond, especially with many hoping to see Idris Elba take the role.
Ultimately, we’ll have to see how this situation plays out, especially as this information hasn’t been officially confirmed. One thing is for certain, however, and that’s that there will be a new actor playing James Bond sooner or later. Stay tuned to ScreenGeek for any additional updates as we have them.