The search for the next James Bond has officially begun ... and a big industry name is attached to help on the hunt. TMZ has confirmed the 007 casting process started -- an Amazon MGM Studios

The search for who will play 007 has taken an important step as sources have confirmed to Deadline that Nina Gold has closed a deal to become the casting director for the next James Bond film. Gold will work with director Denis Villeneuve as well as producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman in finding that

After a long wait, fans of the legendaryJames Bond film series finally have a fresh update on the search for Daniel Craig's successor. Craig stepped down from the role as 007 after No Time to Die,

Anticipation over who will take the torch from Daniel Craig as the next spy has been massive. With expectations soaring, Amazon MGM Studios has placed its trust in famed casting director Nina Gold, who is best known for assembling the iconic cast of Game of Thrones,

The search for the next James Bond is underway," reads the statement from Amazon MGM Studios' socials. "While we don’t plan to comment on specific details during the casting process, we’re excited to share more news with 007 fans as soon as the time is right.

Amazon MGM announced that the casting search to find the next James Bond has officially begun "The search for the next James Bond is underway," the studio said in a statement on Thursday. "While we don't plan to comment on specific details during the casting process,

Amazon MGM Studios announced they are now officially on the hunt for the next James Bond. The film and TV studio confirmed last night that the casting search for an actor to fill Daniel Craig’s shoes is “underway.

The search for the next James Bond is underway,” Amazon MGM Studios confirmed. “While we don’t plan to comment on specific details during the casting process, we’re excited to share more news with 007 fans as soon as the time is right.