Industry insider Daniel Richtman recently shared an update on X, fuelling speculation over who could take over the iconic role. The search for Craig's successor has been underway since the actor's final appearance as Bond in No Time to Die (2021).

Richtman wrote on X: “I hear they’re in the final round of casting for James Bond and might have already found their guy.”

The claim has sparked renewed excitement among Bond fans, who have been speculating about Craig's successor since the release of the last film.

The James Bond franchise began in 1962 with Sean Connery as the iconic British spy. Since then, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig have portrayed the character on screen.

Fans were quick to react to Richtman's post, with many debating which actor could ultimately land one of cinema's most coveted roles.

However, there has been no official confirmation from the filmmakers or the studio regarding the identity of the next James Bond.

While the actor reportedly being considered in the final round has not been named, speculation surrounding potential candidates has continued for several years, with numerous names emerging as possible successors to Craig.