A new James Bond is nigh, to replace the last actor in the 64 year-old movie franchise. What evil forces will the new 007 face? Killer Drones? Killer AI? Killer lettuce? Scottish actor Sean Connery on location in Amsterdam for James Bond film 'Diamonds are Forever.' Jack Kay/Getty Images/Hulton Archive hide caption. This weekend, perhaps even as we speak, auditions are being held in London to cast the next Bond.