Next 007 casting heats up: London screen tests begin this weekend
At least three actors, including Callum Turner and Jack Lowden, are screen testing for the next Bond role in London this weekend.
The hunt for the next James Bond enters its final phase this weekend as leading contenders test for the role in London. Callum Turner, known for the rom-com One Night Only, and Jack Lowden from the spy series Slow Horses are among those confirmed for the auditions.
At least three actors are testing, though sources suggest up to five may be in the mix. The tests are comprehensive, covering stunts, camera presence, and dialogue.
Denis Villeneuve, who directed Dune, will helm the new Bond film. Amazon MGM Studios acquired the franchise rights in February 2025.
- Callum Turner, Jack Lowden
- Confirmed actors testing
- 3 to 5 actors
- Total in mix
- London
- Test location
- February 2025
- Studio acquisition date
Why it mattersBond fans have waited years to learn who will inherit the role; this weekend moves closer to that answer and signals a major shift with the franchise now under new studio ownership.
AustraliaAustralian viewers of James Bond will soon know who steps into the iconic role for the next film, expected within the coming years.
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