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  "id": 18009396,
  "title": "Pierce Brosnan Has High Praise for ‘Strong’ James Bond Contender Callum Turner",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/pierce-brosnan-has-high-praise-for-strong-james-bond-contender-callum",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-03T19:06:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/pierce-brosnan-next-james-bond-actor-callum-turner/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pierce Brosnan, alongside many others, is eagerly awaiting the announcement of the next James Bond actor. However, the actor himself has expressed a particular fondness for one of the frontrunners: Callum Turner. Turner, known for his breakout role in \"Slow Horses,\" was among the four actors who made it to the final round of screen tests. Brosnan, who has previously worked with Turner, praised him as \"strong,\" acknowledging Turner's admiration. Despite his admiration, Brosnan believes any of the remaining actors would make a great James Bond. Brosnan's comments came in an interview with Vanity Fair, where he highlighted Turner's voice, physique, and presence on screen. The next James Bond film will be directed by Denis Villeneuve, marking the first installment since the franchise's transition to Amazon MGM Studios.",
  "summary": "Turner is reportedly among the final candidates to become the next 007 in Denis Villeneuve’s upcoming film The post Pierce Brosnan Has High Praise for ‘Strong’ James Bond Contender Callum Turner appeared first on TheWrap .",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "Pierce Brosnan Approves of Callum Turner as James Bond: He’s ‘So Strong’ and I’m ‘Eager to See’ Who Becomes the Next 007",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/pierce-brosnan-approves-of-callum-turner-as-james-bond-hes-so-strong",
        "published": "2026-11-03T13:57:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hollywood Reporter",
        "title": "Pierce Brosnan Supports Callum Turner Being Cast as James Bond: “So Strong…”",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/pierce-brosnan-supports-callum-turner-being-cast-as-james-bond-so",
        "published": "2026-11-03T15:20:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Why Pierce Brosnan has singled out this popular James Bond frontrunner",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/why-pierce-brosnan-has-singled-out-this-popular-james-bond-frontrunner",
        "published": "2026-11-03T21:39:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Why Pierce Brosnan has singled out this popular James Bond frontrunner",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/why-pierce-brosnan-has-singled-out-this-popular-james-bond-frontrunner-18023042",
        "published": "2026-11-03T21:39:44.000Z"
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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."
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