Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Callum Turner Reportedly Confirmed as Next James Bond
The next actor to play James Bond is reportedly Callum Turner.
He is 35 years old and has been in movies like Fantastic Beasts.
Many people in Hollywood already knew about this because he told a lot of people.
His fiancée, Dua Lipa, might sing the theme song for the new movie.
Amazon, which now owns the company that makes James Bond movies, is very involved.
The movie will be directed by Denis Villeneuve, who made Dune, and written by Steven Knight, who made Peaky Blinders.
Everyone is excited to see how the new James Bond will be.
Callum Turner is reportedly confirmed as the next James Bond, replacing Daniel Craig.
Turner, 35, fits the classic Bond mold with his looks and acting range.
Dua Lipa, Turner's fiancée, is rumored to perform the new James Bond theme song.
Amazon, under Jeff Bezos, is heavily involved in the reboot, aiming to balance classic and modern elements.
The movie will be directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Steven Knight, known for Dune and Peaky Blinders respectively.
- Who
- Callum Turner, Dua Lipa, Jeff Bezos, Denis Villeneuve, Steven Knight
- What
- Callum Turner reportedly cast as the next James Bond, with Dua Lipa potentially performing the theme song
- When
- The announcement comes after Daniel Craig's exit in 2021
- Where
- Hollywood, with Amazon's involvement due to its acquisition of MGM
- Why
- To bring a fresh yet classic approach to the James Bond franchise
- Actor
- Callum Turner
- Age
- 35
- Previous Roles
- Fantastic Beasts, Masters of the Air
- Producer Involvement
- Barbara Broccoli, Michael G. Wilson
- Amazon's Role
- Acquired MGM, Jeff Bezos involved
- Director
- Denis Villeneuve
- Writer
- Steven Knight
- Potential Theme Song Artist
- Dua Lipa