James Bond casting news leaks after 'a few glasses of lager'
The Crown star is said to have won the role after screen tests and final negotiations with Amazon MGM Studios, according to reports.
- The Crown star Josh O'Connor has reportedly won the role of James Bond after casting news allegedly leaked during a boozy night out at a London pub, according to reports from The Sun.
- Recent reports indicate the search for Daniel Craig's 007 successor has narrowed to four candidates who underwent screen tests: O'Connor, Jack Lowden, Callum Turner, and one unnamed actor believed not to be Jacob Elordi.
- O'Connor told the BBC the consideration was "an incredibly bizarre pinch me moment," while Lowden said, "It's nice to be mentioned—for any role—and I'm just not really going to add to the noise."
- Amazon MGM Studios is reportedly finalizing negotiations with the successful candidate, though director Denis Villeneuve may be backing the unnamed third actor as his "wild card" choice for the film.
- Industry insiders suggest an official announcement regarding the next James Bond could occur between the final week of October and early November, concluding the lengthy casting search.
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