Quick summary
- The search for the next James Bond is reportedly in its final stage, with screen tests expected.
- Callum Turner and Jack Lowden are among the actors said to be taking part, according to Variety.
- Jacob Elordi, previously linked to the role, is reportedly not among those in the latest tests.
- Amazon MGM Studios has not confirmed a shortlist or a preferred candidate.
Jacob Elordi is reportedly out of the final round of screen tests for the next James Bond, according to a report from Mag the Weekly published at the end of October. The Australian actor, whose name has circulated in Bond speculation for some time, is not said to be among the candidates still being considered. None of this has been confirmed by the studio.
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Who is reportedly still in the running
The report says the hunt to succeed Daniel Craig is entering its last stage at Amazon MGM Studios. Callum Turner and Jack Lowden are named as actors expected to undergo screen tests. The outlet attributes that to Variety, and adds that the exact list of participants has not been confirmed.
Other entertainment outlets have also reportedly named Josh O’Connor as a possible finalist, according to the same piece. It says the identity of one further candidate remains unclear. In short, the field is described as narrowing, but nobody outside the studio appears to hold a definitive list.
The actors behind the names
Turner, 36, has drawn attention for his roles in Fantastic Beasts and Masters of the Air. Mag the Weekly says he has been tied to the part for months but has not publicly confirmed any involvement in the final process.
Lowden, also 36, plays River Cartwright in the spy drama Slow Horses. Speculation around him grew after his co-star Gary Oldman appeared to suggest the decision had already been made. No official announcement has followed, so that remains an interpretation of an offhand remark rather than a fact.
O’Connor is known for The Crown and Challengers. The report notes that Amazon MGM Studios has not officially confirmed the reported shortlist.
What it means for Elordi
Elordi is described as reportedly absent from the latest tests, and Jack O’Connell, another actor previously discussed, is also reported to be out of the running. Both statements are second-hand and come without a named source inside the production.
Earlier coverage on this site has shown how mixed the reporting has been. See our posts on how casting reports clashed over Elordi and Bond and on an insider claim questioning his Bond chances. Being linked to a role is not the same as being offered or auditioning for it, and this latest report only adds to a pattern of unconfirmed claims. For more film coverage, browse our Movies section.
What happens next
The screen tests are reported as the final stage, so an announcement could follow, but no date has been given. Until Amazon MGM Studios speaks, every name above should be treated as a report rather than a decision.
Frequently asked questions
Is Jacob Elordi going to be the next James Bond?
There is no confirmation of that. A recent report says he is not among the actors in the latest screen tests, and the studio has not named anyone.
Who is reportedly testing for James Bond?
Callum Turner and Jack Lowden are the names reported, with Josh O’Connor also mentioned by other outlets. The exact list has not been confirmed.
Has Amazon MGM Studios announced the new Bond?
No. According to the report, the studio has not confirmed a shortlist or a preferred candidate.
