Finding the next James Bond actor will, unsurprisingly, not be easy. After being cast in the role for 2006's Casino Royale, Daniel Craig's version of the iconic British spy bid farewell to audiences at the end of No Time to Die.

After Daniel Craig made his final bow as James Bond, '007' producer Barbara Broccoli noted the next Bond will not necessarily be white.

The James Bond franchise is one of the oldest and most respected in movie history—and it currently sits at a crossroads. It’s been several years since Daniel Craig hung up his Walther PPK and stepped away from the role in No Time to Die, the end of an era on the road to a new one.

James Bond 's producers have offered an update on the search for the next 007, confirming more concrete details about the role's criteria. Speculation is high over who will succeed Daniel Craig as the iconic spy since his departure three years ago, though nothing has been confirmed yet.

Explore all you need to know about James Bond 26, from casting rumors to creative changes and what lies ahead for the legendary 007 franchise.

The next James Bond audition criteria have been shared by 007 producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson.

It’s a rare honor, and I think that makes it extra special,” Wilson said. Since its inception in 1937, the award has only been given 39 times, celebrating creative producers for a lifetime of quality films.

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New details regarding who might be cast as James Bond next have emerged. There have so far been a total of seven actors who have played James Bond in film; although, Barry Nelson originally played the character in 1954’s Climax!