Overview
- Multiple UK outlets cite unnamed sources saying Turner has been telling friends he has been cast as 007, calling it the “worst-kept secret.”
- Bookmaker Coral reports heavy wagering that has moved Turner to odds-on, describing him in December as the “red-hot” favorite to succeed Daniel Craig.
- Reports suggest Dua Lipa could perform the next Bond theme if Turner is cast; she declined to comment as Amazon and Turner were approached for comment.
- Coverage identifies Bond 26 as an Amazon MGM project with Denis Villeneuve attached to direct and Steven Knight writing, with Amazon’s leadership described as closely involved after a reported $1 billion rights deal.
- Outlets report the film could begin shooting this year for a 2027 release, though some industry accounts say the formal search may hinge on Villeneuve finishing Dune: Part Three.