The race for the role of James Bond nears its finale: insider names presumed winner

Four contenders have made it to the final stage of casting.

Journalist Roger Friedman of Showbiz411 claims that the role of the new Agent 007 has gone to Callum Turner, known for “Fantastic Beasts” and the series “Masters of the Air”. Earlier, Hollywood media had already named the actor as one of the casting finalists, but Amazon MGM Studios has not yet confirmed his casting, so the information should be taken with caution.

All the more so because over recent weeks this is already the second presumed winner of the race for the role of Bond. In mid-October, well-known insider Jeff Sneider claimed that Jacob Elordi would become the new Agent 007, with an official announcement coming “very soon”.

However, soon after, Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter debunked this rumor, reporting that final screen tests would begin on October 23 and that four contenders had made it to them, including Turner, Josh O’Connor, and Jack Lowden. In any case, the resolution of the casting intrigue is close — the new Bond was promised to be unveiled before the end of 2026.

The new Bond film will be directed by Denis Villeneuve, director of “Dune” and “Blade Runner 2049”. “Peaky Blinders” creator Steven Knight is working on the screenplay, while Amy Pascal and David Heyman will produce. Filming start and premiere dates have not yet been announced.