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Final Screen Tests Begin for the Next James Bond
Amazon MGM Studios is holding final screen tests for the next James Bond, with tests expected this weekend or over the coming week.
Callum Turner, Jack Lowden and Josh O’Connor are reported among the candidates, but the full list has not been confirmed.
Reports differ on how many actors will test, and the identity of another possible candidate remains unclear.
The new actor will follow Daniel Craig, who played Bond in five films and finished his run with 2021’s No Time to Die.
Denis Villeneuve is set to direct the new film for Amazon MGM Studios.
The casting announcement is expected before the end of 2026, though the studio has not confirmed when it will name its choice.
Final screen tests for the next James Bond are reportedly scheduled in London this weekend.
Callum Turner and Jack Lowden are among the actors reported to be testing, but the number and identities of candidates remain unclear.
Reports differ on whether three, four or as many as five actors are involved.
Jacob Elordi is ruled out by some reports, while others have linked him to the casting process.
Amazon MGM Studios has said it is searching for Daniel Craig’s successor and has declined to comment on specific casting details.
- Who
- Actors including Callum Turner and Jack Lowden are reportedly among those testing for the role. Other candidates and the total number are unclear.
- What
- Screen tests are reportedly taking place to select the next actor to play James Bond.
- When
- This weekend; the tests could begin as early as Friday, according to two sources cited by The Hollywood Reporter.
- Where
- London.
- Why
- The tests are part of the search for a successor to Daniel Craig as James Bond.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The search for the next James Bond actor officially began, according to NME.
Screen tests are reportedly scheduled to take place in London, potentially beginning Friday.
Amy Pascal said the new 007 would be cast by then; other reports suggest an announcement could come earlier.
- Location
- London
- Reported test candidates
- Callum Turner and Jack Lowden
- Other reported candidate
- Josh O’Connor
- Possible number of actors testing
- At least three, with reports ranging up to five
- Current Bond actor
- Daniel Craig, whose run ended with No Time to Die in 2021
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What people are saying
The search for the next James Bond is underway. While we don’t plan to comment on specific details during the casting process, we’re excited to share more news with 007 fans as soon as the time is right.
We are being really, really methodical. I mean, Daniel Craig is a hard act to follow. And it’s got to be something really different that is stirring, exciting and different.
A few weeks ago, I was told that the race to become the next James Bond had narrowed to three names: Jacob Elordi, Jack Lowden and an undisclosed third actor.
What I’m hearing is that an announcement could come anytime between the last week of October and early November.
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