Who Is Going to Be the Next James Bond? It Still Anybody's Guess
Four finalists are testing for the next 007 as Amazon MGM narrows the field and expects a casting decision by year’s end.
- According to industry reports, Amazon MGM Studios has narrowed the shortlist for the next James Bond to three actors. The studio is currently conducting final auditions as the search for the new 007 nears its conclusion.
- Producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman, along with director Denis Villeneuve, have led the thorough search since May 2026, marking the first film since Amazon MGM gained full creative control. The studio handpicked its creative team before beginning auditions.
- Insiders report that Jack Lowden, Callum Turner, and Josh O'Connor are among the final group testing for the role. Bookmakers currently list Lowden as the top contender at 4/5 odds, though the shortlist includes an undisclosed third actor.
- Final screen tests will occur through next week, following earlier delays due to scheduling conflicts. Producers aim to cast the new 007 by the end of 2026, seeking a successor to Daniel Craig.
- Casting director Debbie McWilliams, who retired after over 40 years with the franchise, stated she avoids high-profile candidates because "we now know so much about them." The studio maintains a methodical approach to finding the right fit for Bond.
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The decision is expected to be known before the end of the year.
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