EXCLUSIVE: The actor chosen to play the next #JamesBond has got “to ooze sex appeal,” as well as the obvious stuff, like well, actually being able to act, says 007 casting director Nina Gold.⁠ ⁠ Deadline's Baz Bamigboye (showbaz) reports from the Charles Finch annual dinner in #Cannes2026 and continues onto the buzzy #ClubKid party featuring Jordan Firstman, Odessa A'zion, Maika Monroe and 'The Bear's Matty Matheson. ⁠ ⁠ Read the full column at the link in bio. (Photo: Jay Maidment/Sony Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection)