AceShowbiz - A highly regarded contender for the James Bond role, Damson Idris, has been officially cast in Netflix’s upcoming spy thriller series, The Lords' Day. This casting news arrives amid ongoing speculation about who will take over the iconic 007 mantle following Daniel Craig’s departure.

Since Daniel Craig’s final appearance as James Bond in No Time to Die (2021), the franchise has been searching for a worthy successor. In February 2025, Amazon MGM Studios assumed full creative control over the Bond series, with several actors—including Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Callum Turner, and Idris—listed among the leading candidates to become the next 007.

Netflix’s announcement on the social media platform X revealed that Damson Idris will star in The Lords' Day, described as a new political thriller series. The official message read, "Damson Idris requests the pleasure of your company for THE LORDS' DAY, a new political thriller series coming to Netflix." Alongside the announcement, a first look image was shared, showcasing Idris dressed in a dark suit while holding the script for episode one and delivering a compelling gaze directly into the camera.

The Lords' Day is an adaptation of the 2007 novel by Michael Dobbs. The story centers on a British spy, portrayed by Idris, who becomes embroiled in a tense siege within the UK Parliament. The series’ synopsis teases, "Loyalties are tested, sacrifices are made. Can he use his skills to save his country?"

This series marks the first installment in the Harry Jones series of novels, which also includes titles such as The Edge of Madness (2008), The Reluctant Hero (2010), Old Enemies (2011), The Sentimental Traitor (2012), and A Ghost at the Door (2013). Should The Lords' Day perform well, Netflix may continue adapting these subsequent novels into future seasons.

Damson Idris is best known for his work on the FX crime drama Snowfall and his breakout role in the 2025 blockbuster F1. Despite being a favorite among fans and bookmakers as a potential new James Bond, Idris has publicly dismissed the rumors linking him to the 007 role as mere speculation.

Nonetheless, starring in a high-profile spy thriller like The Lords' Day could significantly enhance his visibility and credentials, echoing the path Daniel Craig took after his acclaimed performance in the 2004 crime thriller Layer Cake, which was a key factor in his casting as James Bond the following year.

The political and suspenseful nature of The Lords' Day, combined with Idris’s commanding lead performance, positions the series as a pivotal moment in his career. This project could elevate him further as one of Britain’s most promising and closely watched actors in the spy genre.

Born on September 2, 1991, in London, England, Damson Idris stands 6 feet 1 inch tall and is known not only as an actor but also as a producer. His involvement in The Lords' Day will be a major step in his career, with many industry observers eager to see if this role propels him closer to the coveted James Bond position in the near future.