’s Ewan Mitchell is expected to play a villain in the upcoming James Bond film, says a new rumour.

Amazon is currently working on a James Bond reboot following Daniel Craig’s departure as 007 at the end of 2021’s . The streaming giant bought the rights to the franchise last year, in a deal believed to be worth around $1billion.

It’s since been confirmed that Denis Villeneuve () will be directing Bond 26 from a script by Steven Knight () but casting news is still to be announced.

However, according to , Ewan Mitchell – who plays Prince Aemond Targaryen in – is being considered to play a villain in the new 007 film. Mitchell hasn’t commented on the report, though official news about the new film is expected soon.

Today (Monday October 5) is James Bond Day, which marks the release of 1962’s Dr. No. Some optimistic fans are expecting the annual celebration of all things 007 to include news on who the next James Bond is after months of speculation. “The search for the next James Bond is underway,” Amazon confirmed back in May. “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.”

Amy Pascal, who’s producing the new James Bond film at Amazon, has said the new 007 will be cast by the end of the year. “We are being really, really methodical. I mean, Daniel Craig is a hard act to follow. And it’s got to be something really different that is stirring, exciting and different.”

According to reports, Tom Holland is unable to pursue the role due to his Marvel contract. Taron Egerton has ruled himself out as Bond while Callum Turner has dodged red carpet questions about his involvement in the project. Gary Oldman has backed his co-star Jack Lowden as the next 007 and Danny Boyle wants Jack O’Connell to take on the role.

Meanwhile, season three premiered earlier this year, with the fourth and final season set to air in 2028. It’s not the end of the universe though. Spin-off A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms’ season two due to hit screens next year with more expected to follow after that while last month, it was confirmed that a movie based on Aegon’s Conquest is in the works.