Glen Powell is among the most buzzed-about actors of our time. He demonstrates a unique combination of vim, style, and talent, effective in comedy as well as drama.

Despite being the only American whose name has repeatedly appeared in the Bond conversation, Powell is politely taking himself out of the race. The franchise, now in the hands of Amazon’s MGM Studios with Denis Villeneuve attached to direct and Steven Knight penning the script, has yet to make an official casting announcement.