Bond Fans Debate Finalists as Amazon Nears 007 Casting Decision

WHO:

NY Post - Callum Turner is named as a rumored candidate to play James Bond; the article asks whether “we’re looking at Turner” or “someone else entirely.”

Screen Rant - Daniel Craig is to be replaced as James Bond in the spy’s next movie.

Coming Soon - Jack Lowden, Callum Turner, and Josh O’Connor are reportedly among the actors expected to audition for James Bond.

Coming Soon - Some fans are campaigning for Theo James to play 007, and fans have made a pick for the next actor, though the article excerpt does not name that choice.

WHAT:

Screen Rant - The article presents and ranks the reported final contenders for the next James Bond.

Coming Soon - The reported casting update has prompted some fans to question the finalists and express frustration that Theo James is not among the reported audition candidates.

Coming Soon - Amazon MGM Studios is preparing final screen tests for the next Bond, according to Deadline.

WHY:

Coming Soon - Some fans question the reported finalists because Theo James is not included among the actors reportedly expected to audition.

HOW:

Coming Soon - The reported casting process includes final screen tests, with Jack Lowden, Callum Turner, and Josh O’Connor expected to audition, according to Deadline.

(UPDATED October 22, 2026 22:10 UTC)

Daniel Craig is expected to be replaced as James Bond in the spy franchise’s next movie, and Amazon MGM Studios is preparing final screen tests for the role. The reported audition candidates include Jack Lowden, Callum Turner and Josh O’Connor, according to Deadline. Callum Turner has also been named as a possible contender, while one ranking of reported finalists presents the field of candidates for the next 007. The casting reports have stirred debate among fans, with some questioning the finalists and expressing frustration that Theo James is not among the reported audition candidates. Some fans are campaigning for James to take the role. Others have made a pick for the next Bond, though that choice has not been identified in the available details. No successor to Craig has been confirmed.