Archive · 24 Aug 2026
James Bond Casting Search Reportedly Enters Its Final Stage
The filmmakers are looking for a new actor to play James Bond.
Daniel Craig was the most recent Bond, and his time in the role ended with No Time To Die.
A report says the search is now in its final round.
The report also says the filmmakers may already know who they want.
The filmmakers have not officially announced the choice.
Several actors have been linked to the role, including Callum Turner and Jack Lowden.
Some reports favor Turner, while others favor Lowden.
Jacob Elordi, Harris Dickinson and Aaron Taylor-Johnson have also been mentioned.
Fans must wait for an official announcement.
Industry insider Daniel Richtman says the James Bond casting process has reached its final round.
Richtman suggested the filmmakers may already have chosen the next actor to play 007.
Director Denis Villeneuve and producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman were reportedly involved in advancing candidates.
Callum Turner and Jack Lowden are prominent contenders, although reports disagree over who is favored.
No successor to Daniel Craig has been officially announced following his final Bond film, No Time To Die.
- Who
- James Bond filmmakers, including director Denis Villeneuve and producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman, are reportedly considering actors including Callum Turner, Jack Lowden, Jacob Elordi, Harris Dickinson and Aaron Taylor-Johnson.
- What
- The casting search for Daniel Craig’s successor as James Bond is reportedly in its final round, with no official selection announced.
- When
- The latest update was shared recently; earlier reports said screen tests were expected to take place in August.
- Where
- The location of the casting process is not specified; the role is the British spy 007.
- Why
- A new actor is needed after Daniel Craig’s Bond tenure ended with No Time To Die.
Callum Turner Favored
Jack Lowden Favored
Reported frontrunner
Callum Turner Favored
Some reports describe Callum Turner as one of the strongest contenders and a likely choice; he has also appeared prominently in betting markets.
Jack Lowden Favored
Other reports identify Jack Lowden as the stronger contender, and he too has appeared prominently in betting markets.
- Casting status
- Reportedly in the final round
- Industry source
- Daniel Richtman, who posted the update on X
- Reported contenders
- Callum Turner, Jack Lowden, Jacob Elordi, Harris Dickinson and Aaron Taylor-Johnson
- Reported frontrunners
- Callum Turner and Jack Lowden
- Official announcement
- No successor to Daniel Craig has been announced
- Daniel Craig’s final Bond film
- No Time To Die
- Franchise history
- The official film series has 25 films and six official Bond actors
- Series origin
- Ian Fleming’s first Bond novel, Casino Royale, was published in 1953
