'Lion King' Star Rumored to Be In Talks For Next James Bond

Another day, another James Bond casting rumor! This time, a reliable Hollywood insider, Daniel Richtman, has leaked a massive update on the status of the next 007 film, being helmed by Amazon/MGM. And, if this rumor is true, it means that producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman have a shortlist of actors, and one name on that list is Mufasa himself, the star of the 2024 movie Rebel Ridge, Aaron Pierre.

"The plan is for the next Bond is to film next year," Ritchman wrote in his latest update.