Overview
- Steven Knight confirmed on Friday that he has finished a first draft of the new James Bond screenplay, a milestone that shows the project is moving forward under Amazon MGM.
- Casting sources and industry reports say auditions and screen tests were held over the summer and that producers narrowed a shortlist of candidates, but Amazon MGM has made no official casting announcement.
- Gary Oldman sparked fresh headlines by saying producers had “made their choice” and later clarified he does not know who will play Bond while expressing support for Jack Lowden.
- Bookmaker odds have shortened on Jack Lowden, who is widely reported as a leading contender, though those market moves reflect betting activity and not studio confirmation.
- Denis Villeneuve is attached to direct and producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman remain in charge, and the studio’s stated preference for a younger, likely British actor helps explain why names such as Lowden, Callum Turner, Harris Dickinson and others have surfaced.