Jacob Elordi would be the totally wrong choice to play James Bond

Nypost · May 30, 2026 · 742 words · By Johnny Oleksinski

Celebrity Fame vs. Character Immersion Casting Strategy for James Bond

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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…

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What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that Roger Moore and Brosnan were, indeed, famous, but especially for playing spies and detectives on TV?
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 17 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Roger Moore and Brosnan were, indeed, famous, but especially for playing spies and detectives on TV.”

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Claim 2: “Elordi... played Nate on “Euphoria” and starred in the films “Saltburn” and “Priscilla.””

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Wikipedia and Fandom wiki confirm he played Nate Jacobs in Euphoria and starred in Saltburn and Priscilla.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jacob Nathaniel Elordi (born 26 June 1997) is an Australian actor. His accolades include a Critics' Choice Award and three AACTA Awards, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award, three British …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_Elordi

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Pixar Animation Studios is a CGI animation production company based in Emeryville, California, United States. Created in 1979 as a division of Lucasfilm, it has been a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Co…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Pixar_awards_and_nomin…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On Swift Horses is a 2024 American historical romantic drama film directed by Daniel Minahan. The screenplay by Bryce Kass is based on the 2019 novel of the same name by Shannon Pufahl. The film stars…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_Swift_Horses

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Claim 3: “the Bond franchise, which was recently acquired by Amazon”

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Multiple web search results confirm Amazon acquired MGM in 2021/2022, thereby acquiring the rights to the James Bond franchise.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The James Bond franchise focuses on the titular character, a fictional British Secret Service agent created in 1953 by writer Ian Fleming, who featured him in twelve novels and two short-story collect…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Bond

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — James Bond (January 4, 1900 – February 14, 1989) was an American ornithologist and expert on the birds of the Caribbean, having written the definitive book on the subject: Birds of the West Indies, fi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Bond_(ornithologist)

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — James Bond is a fictional character created by British novelist Ian Fleming in 1953. A British secret agent working for MI6 under the codename 007, Bond has been portrayed on film in twenty-seven prod…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_James_Bond_films

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Claim 4: “He’s an Oscar nominee!”

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Multiple sources, including Wikipedia and news-style web results from January 2026, confirm Jacob Elordi received an Academy Award nomination for his role in 'Frankenstein'.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 98th Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), took place on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. During the gala, t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/98th_Academy_Awards

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Barry Keoghan ( KYOH-gən; born 18 October 1992) is an Irish actor. His accolades include a BAFTA Award, along with nominations for an Academy Award and two Golden Globe Awards. In 2020, he was listed …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_Keoghan

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Claim 5: “27-year-old Brit Tom Francis, who was brilliant with Nicole Scherzinger in “Sunset Boulevard” on Broadway, had auditioned.”

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Claim 6: “the 28-year-old just appeared in a new Bleu de Chanel ad”

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While Wikipedia confirms his birth date as June 26, 1997 (making him 28 in 2025/2026), there is no evidence in the provided search results confirming he appeared in a Bleu de Chanel ad. The provided evidence for 'Bleu de Chanel' is a general description of the fragrance.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Bleu de Chanel (literally translated as "Chanel's Blue" or "Blue Chanel") is a men's fragrance created by Jacques Polge for French fashion house Chanel in 2010. It was the first men's fragrance releas…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleu_de_Chanel

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Timothée Hal Chalamet (born December 27, 1995) is an American and French actor. Known for his work in a diverse range of blockbusters and independent films, he is the recipient of numerous accolades i…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timothée_Chalamet

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web search NEUTRAL — Jacob is also the protagonist of the Testament of Jacob, of the Ladder of Jacob and of the Prayer of Joseph, which interpret the experience of this Patriarch in the context of merkabah mysticism.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob

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Claim 7: “and has so far gone five years without a new film”

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Wikipedia and web search results confirm 'No Time to Die' was released in September 2021, and a search result explicitly states there have been five years since its release (referring to a 2026 context).

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web search NEUTRAL — James Bond is a fictional character created by British novelist Ian Fleming in 1953.film series.[5] The Eon series currently has twenty-five films, with the most recent, No Time to Die, released in Se…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_James_Bond_films

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web search NEUTRAL — The casting process for the new James Bond has officially begun, after years of anticipation and speculation about who will take over from Daniel Craig as 007.There have been five years since the rele…
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn5pq7d9p39o

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web search NEUTRAL — The James Bond Films. by sype • Created 13 years ago • Modified 3 years ago. A list of all James Bond Movies (official and inofficial) since 1954 in order of release.
https://www.imdb.com/list/ls006405458/

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Claim 8: “Director Denis Villeneuve (“Dune”), meanwhile, is said to be seeking a “fresh face.””

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Multiple independent web search results from September 2025 state that Denis Villeneuve is seeking a 'fresh face' for the role of James Bond in 'Bond 26'.

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web search NEUTRAL — Sep 24, 2025 ... Those familiar with the matter tell us that the director and his collaborators are seeking a “fresh face” to take on the 007 mantle in Bond 26.
https://deadline.com/2025/09/james-bond-cast-unknown-british…

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web search NEUTRAL — Sep 26, 2025 ... Denis Villeneuve will begin looking for an actor to play the new James Bond next year. ⭐️ They will be searching for a “fresh face” British ...
https://www.facebook.com/groups/166563453973502/posts/183831…

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web search NEUTRAL — Sep 24, 2025 ... ... director and his collaborators, those familiar with the matter tell us, are seeking a “fresh face” to take on the 007 mantle in 'Bond 26'. ...
https://www.instagram.com/p/DO_U_62j0bY/?hl=en

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Claim 9: “Amazon/MGM wants an actor under 30 who’s British (or Irish, like Pierce Brosnan, or Australian, like George Lazenby).”

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The provided evidence for Amazon only contains general company information and Prime membership details; there is no mention of specific casting requirements for James Bond.

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web search NEUTRAL — Amazon.com, Inc.[1] (doing business as Amazon) [a] is an American multinational technology company engaged in e-commerce, cloud computing, online advertising, digital streaming, entertainment, and art…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_(company)

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web search NEUTRAL — Amazon Payment Products Amazon Visa Amazon Store Card Amazon Secured Card Amazon Business Card Shop with Points Credit Card Marketplace Reload Your Balance Gift Cards Amazon Currency Converter Let Us …
https://www.amazon.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 2, 2026 · An Amazon Prime membership comes with much more than fast, free delivery. Check out the shopping, entertainment, health care, and grocery benefits, plus updates available to members.
https://www.aboutamazon.com/what-we-do/prime

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Claim 10: “When the now-29-year-old Brit was announced as the next Spidey in 2015, he was most recognizable as a replacement Billy in the London stage show “Billy Elliot: The Musical.””

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Claim 11: “Gold also cast “The Crown,” which catapulted Claire Foy, Josh O’Connor and Emma Corrin to stardom, as well as “Game of Thrones,” which turned Emilia Clarke, Lena Headey and Kit Harrington into household names.”

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Claim 12: “Jacob Elordi, the Australian star of “Wuthering Heights,” “Frankenstein” and HBO’s hit drama series “Euphoria.””

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Wikipedia and IMDb confirm Jacob Elordi is Australian and has starred in Euphoria. Wikipedia and web search results specifically link him to the 2026 film 'Wuthering Heights' and the film 'Frankenstein'.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Wuthering Heights is an 1847 novel by Emily Brontë. Wuthering Heights may also refer to:
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Wuthering Heights (stylized with quotation marks) is a 2026 romantic period drama film produced, written and directed by Emerald Fennell. Loosely based on the 1847 novel by Emily Brontë, the film is a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wuthering_Heights_(2026_film)

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Claim 13: “Aaron Taylor-Johnson (35) and Callum Turner (36)”

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No evidence was provided for the ages of Aaron Taylor-Johnson or Callum Turner.

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Claim 14: “our current Spider-Man, Tom Holland... the now-29-year-old Brit”

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Claim 15: “Lazenby was a model with no prior acting experience.”

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Claim 16: “Casting director Nina Gold is leading the high-stakes search.”

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No evidence was provided regarding Nina Gold's involvement in the casting search for James Bond.

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Claim 17: “Sean Connery, Timothy Dalton and Daniel Craig all came to prominence playing 007.”

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