Final James Bond Contenders Unveiled As 007 Auditions Near End
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The James Bond finalists have been revealed.
Amazon is nearing the end of the audition stage for the next 007, as revealed in a new report about the next era for the spy franchise. The next James Bond movie will be the first produced with Amazon MGM Studios holding the rights to the franchise, ushering in a new era for the classic MI6 agent. Under the studio's full creative control, the next movie will be produced by Amy Pascal and David Heyman, while director Denis Villeneuve and writer Steven Knight are tasked with bringing it to life. However, the next James Bond has yet to be revealed.
But, according to Deadline, it won't be a mystery for much longer. A new report states that Amazon MGM Studios will be holding test screenings as early as tomorrow, October 23, 2026, to determine who the next Bond is going to be. The screenings will take place over the course of the next week with four finalists before the studio decides who gets the starring role. The report says it's now down to four actors, three of whom are reported to be Jack Lowden, Callum Turner, and Josh O'Connor.
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