New James Bond actor expected to be revealed by year end

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 9 Nov, 10:28 · Archive

Producers expect to announce the next James Bond actor in November or December after a casting search involving multiple candidates.

The search for James Bond's successor is in its final stages, with producers expecting to announce the new actor by the end of 2024. Jack Lowden, Callum Turner and Josh O'Connor have reportedly advanced to the final round of casting, along with an undisclosed fourth candidate.

However, the field appears to have expanded further. HuffPost UK reports that Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult have also screen tested for the role, with a fifth name added to the process at a late stage. Variety reported separately that Harry Styles was previously involved in discussions about the part, whilst The Gentlemen's Theo James 'hasn't been ruled out' according to their reporting.

Producer Amy Pascal indicated earlier this year that the casting team were seeking something 'really different' for the next Bond, hoping to find someone 'stirring and exciting and different' for the iconic role. This marks the beginning of a new era for the franchise following Daniel Craig's final appearance in 2021's No Time To Die.

How it is being reported

• Director Of Next James Bond Film Speaks Out As Casting Rumours EscalateAs reports around the casting of the next James Bond continue piling up, filmmaker Denis Villeneuve has had his say. The Dune director was announced in the summer of 2025 to be taking the helm in the next instalment in the 007 franchise , which will be written by Peaky Blinders and House Of Guinness creator Steven Knight . However, more than a year later, there have still been no announcements about who will be inheriting the role of James Bond from Daniel Craig . Canadian filmmaker Denis Villeneuve In the past month, it was reported that the casting process was in its final stages , with…HuffPost UK · 9 Nov, 12:24
• More Surprise Names Are Now Reported To Be In The Mix As Possible James Bond StarsJust when we thought the end was in sight in terms of the seemingly-endless casting search for the next James Bond , we’ve been thrown a couple of curveballs. Towards the end of last month, unconfirmed reports in the press claimed that 007 bosses were down to just four actors in their search for their next leading man, with Jack Lowden, Callum Turner, surprise addition Josh O’Connor and an undisclosed fourth star all thought to have made it through to the final round of casting. But it turns out there could still be a couple more names in the mix. Robert Pattinson is among those rumoured to…HuffPost UK · 9 Nov, 10:10
• James Bond: What we know so far about the next 007 filmJosh O'Connor, Jack Lowden and Callum Turner are reportedly in the frame to replace Daniel Craig.BBC News · 9 Nov, 06:47

In this story: James Bond · Daniel Craig · Jack Lowden · Callum Turner · Josh O'Connor · Robert Pattinson · Nicholas Hoult · Amy Pascal

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