{
  "id": 16282900,
  "title": "Hunt for next James Bond: Hopefuls reach final stages as screen tests for next 007 begin in London, report says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/hunt-for-next-james-bond-hopefuls-reach-final-stages-as-screen-tests",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-24T04:16:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/showbiz/2026/10/24/hunt-for-next-james-bond-hopefuls-reach-final-stages-as-screen-tests-for-next-007-begin-in-london-report-says/240411"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The search for a new James Bond is reportedly entering its final stages this weekend, with screen tests for the iconic role set to commence in London, according to PA Media/dpa. Among those being considered for screen tests include Callum Turner, Jack Lowden, and Josh O’Connor, among others.\n\nJack Lowden, known for his role in \"Slow Horses,\" has emerged as a potential contender to fill Daniel Craig's shoes as the next 007. Contrary to earlier reports, Euphoria's Jacob Elordi and Sinners' Jack O’Connell are not among those vying for the role, as confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter.\n\nThe screen tests will consist of three components: stunts, camera presence, and dialogue. The chosen actor will replace Craig, who starred in five Bond films, concluding with \"No Time To Die\" in 2021. Amy Pascal, who will produce the next Bond film, expressed confidence in the casting process, stating that an announcement by the end of the year is \"a good bet.\" She emphasized the need for a fresh, exciting, and different character to follow Craig's legacy.\n\nThe untitled next Bond film will be directed by Dune's Denis Villeneuve, with Harry Potter producer David Heyman joining Pascal on the project. Representatives from Turner, Lowden, O’Connor, and Amazon Studios have been reached for comment.",
  "summary": "LONDON, Oct 24 — The hunt for the next James Bond will reportedly reach its final stages this weekend as screen te...",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The A.V. Club",
        "title": "James Bond screen tests are imminent",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/james-bond-screen-tests-are-imminent",
        "published": "2026-10-22T15:28:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBC News",
        "title": "James Bond screen tests reportedly happening in London this weekend",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/james-bond-screen-tests-reportedly-happening-in-london-this-weekend",
        "published": "2026-10-23T18:51:53.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}