Callum Turner Sparks Bond Casting Buzz With Brosnan's Support and Dua Lipa Link
WHO:
Euronews.com - Pierce Brosnan played James Bond in four films, from *GoldenEye* to *Die Another Day*.
Euronews.com - Callum Turner and Pierce Brosnan played father and son in the 2017 drama *The Only Living Boy in New York*.
Euronews.com - Bond 26 is directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Steven Knight, creator of *Peaky Blinders*.
Euronews.com - Bond 26 will be the first Bond film since Amazon took full creative control of the franchise from Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson.
Deadline - Callum Turner and Josh O’Connor are named as rumored candidates for the next James Bond role.
Deadline - Pierce Brosnan, a former James Bond actor, endorsed Turner.
Coming Soon - Callum Turner and his wife, Dua Lipa, are named in a report claiming Turner landed the 007 role and Lipa may sing the theme song.
Reddit Movies - A post titled “Pierce Brosnan Approves of Callum Turner as New James Bond” says Brosnan is eager to see the new choice.
WHAT:
Euronews.com - Brosnan said of Turner, “Callum Turner is someone I’ve worked with, and he’s so strong,” and described the candidates as having “a voice and a physique, and a presence on film.”
Euronews.com - Brosnan praised Villeneuve’s directing as “visionary” and said, “I think we are going to be blown away.”
Euronews.com - Jack Lowden said he would not “add to the noise” about Bond casting; Josh O’Connor called consideration for the role “such an incredibly bizarre pinch me moment” and said, “there is nothing to say beyond that.”
Euronews.com - Bond 26 production is expected to begin in 2027, with release planned for 2028.
Deadline - Brosnan backed Turner as a possible James Bond, describing him as “so strong.”
Deadline - Turner shared his thoughts about the possibility of playing 007 in an interview; the excerpt does not include what he said.
Deadline - Josh O’Connor reacted to discussion about the 007 casting; the excerpt does not provide his reaction.
Coming Soon - A report claimed Turner had been cast as James Bond and that Dua Lipa could sing the theme song.
Coming Soon - The article states that the studio has not officially confirmed the casting report.
Reddit Movies - The provided post excerpt links to a Reddit submission about Brosnan’s approval of Turner; it contains no additional details.
WHERE:
Euronews.com - Turner was reportedly spotted at Bray Studios in Berkshire for a screen test.
WHY:
Euronews.com - A source told *The Sun* that the Bond role is “all-consuming” and requires producers’ top-priority commitment.
Coming Soon - The article says social-media discussion around the casting report prompted an explanation distinguishing what is known from speculation.
HOW:
Euronews.com - Turner reportedly stepped down as a director of Twentytwo Films Ltd, the production company he founded with Dua Lipa.
Coming Soon - The casting claim was presented as a report, while the studio had not confirmed it.
Deadline - The article reports reactions to Turner and O’Connor as possible Bond candidates, including Brosnan’s endorsement of Turner.
(UPDATED November 4, 2026 19:08 UTC)
Pierce Brosnan endorsed Callum Turner as a strong possible choice for James Bond. Turner and Josh O’Connor are rumored candidates, but the studio hasn’t confirmed casting. Denis Villeneuve will direct Bond 26, with production expected to begin in 2027.
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(UPDATED November 4, 2026 10:57 UTC)
Pierce Brosnan endorsed Callum Turner as a possible James Bond, calling him “so strong.” Turner and Josh O’Connor are both rumored contenders for the iconic role. A report says Turner was cast and his wife, Dua Lipa, may sing the theme song, but the studio has not confirmed it.