{
  "id": 16157195,
  "title": "the next James Bond",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/the-next-james-bond",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-23T06:23:51.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://elink22c.strictlyvc.com/ss/c/u001.Lk2l_GQ_9y3_OeVsl2E52nD-JLO5brhCWCLmjNrJcO4vq16EyKO-RhkGvYJHFc2drnSOedalld8Z3oIcisd124Z7vvQl5IoLxekbhs5ornSKswOtPkzqYfTnyDIqgfqbt93pWdVn_zJI_OFP44p5RlZ4H84aQ3AiNoajF1Xls3g-F4ExElrDMIi2RZkPX2oX4UgHKueN_bqBUJDgeIIHpi3PPfBLIZtqddMuPTirjdxdy11uTCmegKpBifzuOBOp65xpFKon8WRSU50hqTAoHiFLintPCs72tT4F2rZgvWW7Kg4zC1co96fQ89Uq25y_/4v4/wQiy_ifuQc2nHEK6wJyKIg/h50/h001.Ve4dXfWqdFlVfJEbJgh7YEx_sCC_xSnX1CETq8l8duU"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A select group of actors, including Callum Turner and Jack Lowden, are set to screen-test for the role of James Bond in Denis Villeneuve's upcoming film, according to reports. The casting process, which took place this weekend in London, involved three elements: stunts, camera presence, and dialogue. Between three and five actors are considered finalists for the role, which was previously held by Daniel Craig in 2021's No Time to Die. The film will be directed by Villeneuve, who recently parted ways with the Dune franchise, and written by Steven Knight. Amazon MGM Studios, which acquired the rights to the Bond franchise in 2022 for over $8.45 billion, will produce the film. The studio's head of film, Courtenay Valenti, urged fans to remain patient during the casting process, emphasizing the importance of the decision and the care taken in selecting the right actor.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Three to five actors considered finalists for James Bond role.",
    "Casting process included stunts, camera presence, dialogue.",
    "Amazon MGM Studios producing film with Steven Knight's script."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The intensive screen-testing of finalists signals a deliberate effort by Amazon MGM Studios to find a successor capable of anchoring the franchise following the conclusion of the Daniel Craig era.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "New 007 incoming: James Bond casting down to these actors according to insider reports",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/new-007-incoming-james-bond-casting-down-to-these-actors-according-to",
        "published": "2026-10-23T09:35:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC News",
        "title": "Final James Bond screen tests to take place this weekend, reports say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/final-james-bond-screen-tests-to-take-place-this-weekend-reports-say",
        "published": "2026-10-23T09:41:44.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}