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Tom Holland Excluded From Next James Bond Consideration Amid New Film Details | AI News Digest

Published: October 20, 2025, 12:31 p.m. Entertainment Neutral

After weeks of intense speculation, it appears that Tom Holland will not be stepping into the role of the next James Bond, despite previously being given odds of 12/1. The 29-year-old actor, famed for his role as Spider-Man, is reportedly constrained by his Marvel contract, which prevents him from taking on projects that might eclipse his superhero persona. The upcoming 26th installment of the Bond franchise is set to be helmed by Denis Villeneuve and will explore themes surrounding artificial intelligence. As the search for a new 007 continues, Aaron Taylor-Johnson has emerged as a leading candidate for the iconic role. In the meantime, Holland is recuperating from a mild concussion he suffered while filming his fourth Spider-Man movie, which has caused a temporary pause in production.

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