When asked about the James Bond rumors at the London premiere of Ridley Scott’s The Dog Stars, Jacob Elordi had a cheeky response. In recent months, Elordi has been one of the names linked to the next Bond, adding to the increasing curiosity of who will take over the iconic role after Daniel Craig’s exit. However, now he is busy promoting his upcoming post-apocalyptic movie. 

Elordi may not be ready to reveal whether he is chasing the 007 license to k***, but his playful response has certainly given the Bond rumors another jolt of intrigue. 

Jacob Elordi recently playfully brushed off questions about whether he had auditioned for the new James Bond role while attending the London premiere of Ridley Scott’s The Dog Stars. He is one of the actors often mentioned for the 007 character now that the search is on. The actor, when asked directly about his involvement in the auditions, instead of confirming or denying the rumors, gave a playful reply, Variety reported.

“I’m here on holiday,” he said with a smile, clearly trying to avoid giving a straight answer. 

Elordi finds himself at the center of another major Hollywood conversation, which is the race to become the next James Bond. The unnamed Bond film has not officially cast its next 007. The studio is expected to announce the new Bond by the end of this year. Several actors have been rumored to be contenders for the iconic role, including Callum Turner, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jack Lowden, Jacob Elordi, and Harris Dickinson, keeping fans guessing as to who will inherit the legendary character.

When it came to Ridley Scott, the Wuthering Heights star showed immense respect for the legendary director, calling him a real giant of the movie industry. As per Variety, Elordi stated that working with the director was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Moreover, the actor mentioned the innovative work style of the director and his contribution to the movie industry in general, calling him a real pioneer of the industry.

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Meanwhile, The Dog Stars takes Elordi into unfamiliar territory, with the actor stepping into a haunting post-apocalyptic story that blends survival, danger and unexpected human connection. 

The Dog Stars is set nine years after a pandemic of flu and blood disease has killed most of humanity. Pilot and civil engineer Hig lives at an abandoned Colorado airport with his dog, Jasper, and his survivalist neighbor Bangley, using his plane to scout for supplies. A mysterious voice on his radio draws Hig on a perilous flight beyond his fuel range in search of other survivors. His story eventually takes him to Cima and he begins to focus on connection, trust and hope over survival. 

Now, with The Dog Stars, audiences are about to see a darker, more survival-driven side of Jacob Elordi. The film also arrives as another fascinating chapter in the actor’s rapidly expanding career. On the other hand, his playful answer about James Bond is unlikely to stop the rumors anytime soon. If anything, his carefully evasive answer might just leave fans even more curious as to whether Elordi could eventually swap the post-apocalyptic skies for the world of 007. 

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