James Bond: Who is the mystery actor ‘competing with Callum Turner and Jack Lowden’ to play 007?
The Independent • • entertainment
Key Points:
- At least four actors are reportedly screen testing for the next James Bond role, with three named as Jack Lowden, Callum Turner, and Josh O’Connor, while the identity of the fourth remains unconfirmed.
- Speculation surrounds possible candidates including Jack O’Connell, Jack Barton, and Joe Alwyn, with Barton noted for his connection to new Bond writer Steven Knight and Alwyn linked to casting director Nina Gold.
- Several high-profile actors such as Jacob Elordi, Harris Dickinson, and Nicholas Hoult have been ruled out or are no longer in contention for the role, with Dickinson reportedly withdrawing due to exhaustion from other projects.
- The upcoming Bond film will be directed by Denis Villeneuve and follows Daniel Craig’s final portrayal in "No Time To Die," released in October 2021 after pandemic-related delays.
