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Bond Casting Still Unconfirmed as Final Tests and Market Moves Intensify

Late-stage screen tests, a high-profile endorsement and a lead actor’s company exit have increased public pressure on Amazon MGM to name the next 007 as Denis Villeneuve prepares to direct.

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Callum Turner

Overview

  • No studio has officially named the next James Bond; Amazon MGM is running the search with casting director Nina Gold and the process remains active.
  • Industry outlets report that recent late-stage screen tests included Callum Turner, Jack Lowden and Josh O’Connor as a small group of finalists.
  • Callum Turner’s recent resignation as a director of TwentyTwo Films Ltd and a public endorsement from former 007 Pierce Brosnan have intensified speculation, though claims that Turner is the chosen Bond remain unverified.
  • Betting markets have shifted quickly, with Robert Pattinson’s odds shortening alongside established favourites such as Jack Lowden and Callum Turner, reflecting rising public and market attention rather than studio confirmation.
  • Denis Villeneuve is reported to be directing the next film with Amy Pascal and David Heyman producing, a creative lineup that industry reporting says heightens expectations for an eventual official casting announcement.