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Josh O’Connor reported to be James Bond front-runner, but no casting confirmed
A source says Josh O’Connor has been chosen as the next James Bond, based on what the actor’s Golden Boy castmate reportedly said after a night out.
The claim is unconfirmed, and O’Connor has not announced that he got the role.
In a BBC interview, he said he was honoured to be considered but had little more to say.
O’Connor is among several actors reported to be in the running, including Jacob Elordi, Jack Lowden and Callum Turner.
Daniel Craig was the last actor to play Bond.
The next Bond film is planned for 2028 and will be developed by Amazon MGM Studios, though an official release date has not been announced.
The film’s plot is being kept secret, and screen tests are ongoing.
Who will play Bond remains unclear until an official casting announcement.
Josh O’Connor is reportedly a front-runner to play James Bond, but no casting has been confirmed.
A source told the Sun that a cast member from O’Connor’s play “Golden Boy” said O’Connor had confided that he got the role.
The source said the cast member made the claim during a conversation at The French House after drinks.
In a BBC interview, O’Connor said he was honored to be considered for the role but had nothing more to say.
The next Bond film, known as “Bond 26,” is slated to premiere in 2028, with no official date announced.
- Who
- Josh O’Connor is reportedly in the running to play James Bond.
- What
- A source claimed a “Golden Boy” cast member said O’Connor had confided that he got the role. No casting has been confirmed.
- When
- The cast’s celebratory drinks were reportedly held after the play finished its run on Halloween. The article was published on November 5, 2026.
- Where
- The reported conversation took place at The French House in London.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The “Golden Boy” cast reportedly had celebratory drinks after the play finished its run, and a cast member allegedly said O’Connor had confided that he got the Bond role.
O’Connor told the BBC he was honored to be considered for Bond and had nothing more to say.
Page Six published its report on the claim.
- Reported Bond candidate
- Josh O’Connor
- Reported source of claim
- A “Golden Boy” cast member, relayed by an anonymous source to the Sun
- Reported venue
- The French House, London
- Next Bond film
- Bond 26
- Planned premiere
- 2028
What people are saying
Out of nowhere, and oiled by a few glasses of lager, they blurted out that Josh was the next James Bond
It’s an incredibly bizarre, pinch-me moment … even being uttered in that same sentence and being considered for something like that
To be considered in that same sort of bracket is extraordinary