The White House has responded to the announcement that Amazon MGM is searching for the next James Bond with a bizarre social media post featuring an image of President Donald Trump as the iconic spy. The picture shows Trump dressed in a tuxedo, holding a gun, and accompanied by his signature "Make America Great Again" slogan.
Background on the 007 Search
Amazon MGM officially confirmed that the hunt for Daniel Craig's successor as James Bond is underway, following his departure after the 2021 film No Time To Die. Creative control of the franchise was transferred to Amazon MGM, owned by Jeff Bezos, over a year ago by producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli.
White House Post Sparks Speculation
The White House's post has fueled speculation, but there is no indication that Trump is involved in the production or casting of the next Bond film. Jeff Bezos, a known ally of Trump, has not commented on the matter.
Rumoured Candidates for 007
Actors such as Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Callum Turner are among those rumoured for the role. The next movie, written by Steven Knight, is not expected until 2028.
