The casting process for the new James Bond has officially begun, after years of anticipation and speculation about who will take over from Daniel Craig as 007. "The search for the next James Bond is under way," Amazon MGM Studios said in a statement . Auditions have been taking place in recent weeks, according to Hollywood outlet Variety , and the statement signals the beginning of the end of the long wait for a new James Bond. "While we don't plan to comment on specific details during the