Overview
- Denis Villeneuve told GQ that casting for the next James Bond is "in the process" and that he is "pushing the gas," indicating the search is being actively sped up.
- Multiple names have reportedly taken part in final on‑camera tests, with Callum Turner, Jack Lowden, Josh O'Connor, Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult all linked by industry reports.
- Reports say tightly controlled screen tests were held at Bray Studios with casting director Nina Gold, producers and Villeneuve present, and that recorded footage was sent to senior Amazon MGM executives for review.
- Producer Amy Pascal has said the new 007 will likely be revealed by the end of 2026 so the production can move into pre‑production and a targeted 2027 shoot.
- Bookmaker odds have shifted and isolated reports — including an unverified claim that Josh O'Connor declined the role — are circulating but have not been confirmed by the studio, leaving final selection uncertain.