Casting has begun for the next James Bond , with a prestigious casting director reportedly leading the process. READ MORE: ‘No Time To Die’ review: Daniel Craig’s surprisingly emotional final fling It has been almost five years since Daniel Craig’s exit from the series in 2021’s No Time To Die , but pre-production on the 26th 007 adventure is moving ahead. Denis Villeneuve ( Dune ) will be directing from a script by Steven Knight ( Peaky Blinders ), and now it has officially been announced that auditions will begin for the prestigious lead role. An official statement from Bond owners Amazon MGM Studios said: “The search for the next James Bond is underway. 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.” Variety is also reporting that veteran casting director Nina Gold is overseeing the process.…