James Bond Casting Kicks Off for Daniel Craig's Successor

The search for the next James Bond has officially begun … and a big industry name is attached to help on the hunt.

TMZ has confirmed the 007 casting process started — an Amazon MGM Studios spokesperson saying … “While we don’t plan to comment on specific details during the casting process, we’re excited to share more news with 007 fans as soon as the time is right.”

A source with knowledge confirmed to TMZ … renowned “Game of Thrones” casting director Nina Gold has been enlisted to help find the next British secret agent.

The update is a huge deal for Bond fans … who have been awaiting any news on the franchise since Daniel Craig retired from the role … and Amazon scored the Bond IP when it acquired MGM.

The only solid update on a new project since the last film, “No Time to Die” in 2021, was “Dune” director Denis Villeneuve had been tapped to direct the next movie.