Final casting screen tests for the James Bond film are taking place this week, with Callum Turner and Jack Lowden among the contenders.

Updated 2026-10-25 · told from many outlets at once

Denis Villeneuve will direct the next Bond film for Amazon MGM Studios, set to begin in 2028. Callum Turner and Jack Lowden are on the shortlist for the role. Screen tests for the next James Bond are scheduled this weekend in London.

Denis Villeneuve will direct the next Bond film for Amazon MGM Studios.
Callum Turner and Jack Lowden are on the shortlist for the James Bond role.
The next Bond film is expected to start in 2028.
Reports suggest between three and five actors are finalists for the role.
A select group of actors will screen-test for the next James Bond this weekend.

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