Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Barry Keoghan Rules Himself Out, Jacob Elordi Tops Bond Betting

Episode Date: March 17, 2026

Barry Keoghan declines James Bond role, prefers to play the villain. Fans speculate Jacob Elordi as the next 007, with strong betting odds following his recent performance in Wuthering Heights. Production for the next Bond film set to begin late autumn, with potential for simultaneous cinema and streaming release. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[e-mail] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [e-mail]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8579c3d022b113dc

From the Daily News Now Network, this is entertainment and celebrity news today. Barry Keoghain has ruled himself out of playing James Bond. The 33-year-old Saltburn Star says he does not match what the role needs. He would rather play the bad guy, going up against 007. Keogan told Radio Times the part carries huge pressure. Seeing his name in the mix feels good, but he sees himself more as the one taunting Bond than stepping in the Daniel Craig's shoes. Fans keep guessing who will take over after Craig left following no time to die. Right now, Jacob Allorty leads the betting odds at 5 to 4.

The 28-year-old just starred in Weathering Heights, which boosted his chances. Elorty overtook Callum Turner, now at 6 to 4. Others like Aaron Taylor Johnson and Theo James follow close behind. Betters put 56% of recent wagers on Elorty after the film's strong start. Produce's plan to shoot the next Bond movie by late autumn. The franchise sold to Amazon MGM Studios for one billion pounds last year. Insiders say a new 007 reveal could come soon, maybe with a cinema and streaming release together. A quick thank you to our sponsor of today's episode.

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