Reported James Bond finalists set for London screen tests
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A small group of actors is reportedly preparing to screen-test in London for the role of James Bond, though the number and identities of the finalists remain unsettled.
RTÉ News, citing Hollywood trade publications, reported that Jack Lowden, Callum Turner and Josh O’Connor are among those expected to undergo tests that could begin Friday and continue into next week. Deadline reportedly said at least four actors had been offered screen tests, while Variety identified Lowden and Turner as possible contenders. The Irish Times said reports put the number of finalists at between three and five and that the auditions are expected to assess stunts, camera presence and dialogue.
Amazon MGM Studios has not confirmed any candidates. In a statement cited by The Irish Times, the studio said the search was underway but that it did not plan to discuss details during the casting process. The Hollywood Reporter has reported that Jack O’Connell and Jacob Elordi are not taking part in the tests.
The selected actor will succeed Daniel Craig, who ended his five-film run as 007 with *No Time to Die* in 2021. Denis Villeneuve is set to direct the next Bond film, with Steven Knight writing the screenplay and Amy Pascal and David Heyman producing. No casting decision or release date has been announced.
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