Mystery actor makes shortlist for James Bond ahead of final auditions

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22 Oct 2026 • 11:28 PM MYT
The Independent
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Mystery actor makes shortlist for James Bond ahead of final auditions

  • Casting for the next iteration of the James Bond franchise has reportedly been narrowed down to four actors, with Amazon MGM Studios spearheading the process.
  • Screen tests have reportedly been offered to British actors Jack Lowden, Callum Turner, and Josh O’Connor, alongside a fourth unconfirmed actor.
  • Final auditions are set to commence as early as this week and continue into next week, with an official announcement potentially arriving before the end of the year.
  • The screen tests mark the final evaluation stage for the creative team to assess candidate performances using material from the forthcoming film.
  • Addressing the search process, veteran casting director Debbie McWilliams previously stressed that the actor playing Bond must retain an aura of enigma to remain believable as a spy.

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