Overview
- Final‑round screen tests are taking place this weekend in UK locations reported as London and Bray Studios with Callum Turner, Jack Lowden and Josh O’Connor widely named as the principal candidates.
- Amazon MGM has kept details confidential and reiterated an earlier statement that it will not comment on specifics while the casting process continues.
- Casting is led by Nina Gold and the new film is reported to be directed by Denis Villeneuve with a screenplay by Steven Knight.
- Producer Amy Pascal has indicated a public announcement could arrive by the end of 2026, but some outlets still report conflicting claims about other names such as Jacob Elordi.
- Whoever is chosen will become the seventh official Bond and is expected to carry a multi‑film commitment as Amazon MGM expands the franchise across films, games, audio dramas and comics.