James Bond finalists Jack Lowden and Callum Turner to screen test this weekend, reports say
Reports from multiple entertainment outlets indicate that the search for the next James Bond has narrowed to a shortlist of finalists, with final screen tests reportedly scheduled for this weekend. Jack Lowden and Callum Turner are among the actors said to be screen testing, while other reports name Josh O'Connor and describe three to four contenders. Amazon MGM has not officially confirmed the finalists, the timing, or a final selection, and the reports are attributed to unnamed sources.
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Search for New James Bond Enters Final Phase, Echoing Decades of Casting Drama
The casting process for a new James Bond actor is reportedly in its final phase, with screen tests in London said to have included Jack Lowden and Callum Turner. Amazon, which acquired the Bond film rights from Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson after Daniel Craig's era ended with the character's death in 2021, is expected to announce a choice soon. The WELT article recounts the franchise's long history of contentious 007 castings, from Sean Connery's initially doubted selection in 1962 through George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton and Pierce Brosnan, noting that press speculation and losing candidates have always accompanied the search. The piece also voices criticism of Craig's tenure and skepticism about Amazon's planned reinvention of the franchise.
Read sourceJames Bond finalists Jack Lowden and Callum Turner to screen test this weekend, reports say
Reports from BBC, The Guardian, The Hollywood Reporter, Yahoo, and The Independent indicate that the race to cast the next James Bond has narrowed to a small group of finalists, with screen tests scheduled for this weekend. BBC reports that Jack Lowden and Callum Turner will screen test for the role. The Guardian says Bond finalists will screen-test this week. The Hollywood Reporter states finalists have emerged for the next 007 movie and tests will happen this weekend. Yahoo reports that Amazon MGM plans final screen tests for three actors. The Independent reports the race is down to the final four. All details are attributed to unnamed reports and have not been officially confirmed.
Read sourceJames Bond finalists to screen-test for 007 role this week, reports say
Multiple outlets including The Guardian, Deadline, and The Times report that final screen tests for the next James Bond are scheduled to take place over the coming week. Amazon MGM is reportedly nearing a decision on the next 007, with Yahoo reporting that three actors are in contention for the role. Deadline describes the process as Amazon nearing the naming of the next Bond, while The Times characterizes the situation as a 'final shootout' among leading men. The Hollywood Reporter also published archival screen tests from past Bond candidates including Henry Cavill, James Brolin, and Sam Neill. No official confirmation from Amazon MGM has been reported, and the identity of the finalists has not been independently verified.
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James Bond Final Screen Tests Set as Amazon Decision Looms
Several outlets report that final screen tests for the next James Bond actor are being held this week. Deadline says the final James Bond screen tests are set and asks who is on the list. The Guardian reports that James Bond finalists will screen-test for the role this week, attributing the information to reports. Forbes reports that James Bond casting has produced a final actor list as Amazon's decision looms. The Hollywood Reporter highlights past screen tests, including Henry Cavill, James Brolin, and Sam Neill. Esquire publishes an opinion piece titled 'I Don’t Want Any of These Guys to Play James Bond.' The reports do not confirm a final selection, and the outcome remains pending.
Read sourceJames Bond Final Screen Tests Set as Amazon Decision Looms
Final screen tests for the next James Bond actor are reportedly taking place this week, according to multiple entertainment outlets including Variety, Deadline, and The Hollywood Reporter. The finalists for the role of 007 have emerged, with Yahoo reporting that Jack Lowden is among the candidates. Forbes notes that Amazon's decision on the casting is pending. The reports indicate that the selection process for the next Bond movie is in its final stages, though no official confirmation has been made.
Read sourceJames Bond Screen Tests This Weekend as Finalists Emerge for Next 007
According to reports from The Hollywood Reporter, Deadline, The Guardian, and Yahoo, final screen tests for the next James Bond actor are scheduled to take place this weekend. The field of candidates has reportedly narrowed to four finalists for the role of 007. The Hollywood Reporter also published a retrospective piece featuring past screen tests from actors such as Henry Cavill, James Brolin, and Sam Neill. The reports indicate that the selection process for the next Bond is entering its final stages, though no official confirmation of the finalists or the outcome has been provided by the studio.
Read sourceFinal James Bond Screen Tests Set as Four Finalists Emerge to Replace Daniel Craig
Multiple entertainment outlets report that final screen tests for the next James Bond actor are being held, with the field narrowed to four finalists to replace Daniel Craig. Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter say the tests are set for this weekend, while SlashFilm names Josh O'Connor as one of the four finalists. IGN lists Jack Lowden, Callum Turner, and others on the shortlist, and The Independent reports the race is now down to the final four. The reports are attributed to unnamed sources and have not been confirmed by the studio, so the finalists and timing remain unverified.
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