The Final James Bond Screen Tests

Callum Turner and Jack Lowden Set for Final 'James Bond' Screen Tests Under Denis Villeneuve

The intense, years-long race to become the next 007 is officially heating up! Amazon MGM Studios is reportedly moving into the final stages of casting for the highly anticipated Bond 26, with top contenders set to undergo rigorous screen tests in London this week.

While the exact testing lineup is being kept tightly under wraps, two prominent British actors have emerged as the leading candidates to take over the mantle from Daniel Craig:

Callum Turner: The 34-year-old actor has been riding a massive wave of momentum following his acclaimed starring role in the WWII drama Masters of the Air and his work as Theseus Scamander in the Fantastic Beasts franchise. Reports suggest Turner has been a favorite in casting circles for months.

Jack Lowden: The Scottish actor, best known for his role as MI5 agent River Cartwright in the hit espionage series Slow Horses and Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk, brings a grittier, intense edge to the table. He even has the backing of his Slow Horses co-star, legendary actor Gary Oldman, who recently shared in an interview that he has his fingers crossed for Lowden to land the iconic role.

Whoever lands the role will be working with one of the most respected blockbuster filmmakers in the industry. As previously announced, Denis Villeneuve (Dune, Blade Runner 2049) is officially set to direct the next James Bond installment, working from a script penned by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight.

Fans will need to exercise a bit more patience before seeing the new 007 in action. Villeneuve is currently focused on wrapping up Dune: Part Three, which hits theaters in December 2026. Following that, production on Bond 26 is expected to ramp up in 2027, positioning the massive spy thriller for a late 2028 theatrical release.

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