{
  "id": 18029081,
  "title": "Pierce Brosnan seems into the idea of Callum Turner playing James Bond",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/pierce-brosnan-seems-into-the-idea-of-callum-turner-playing-james-bond",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-03T16:26:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The A.V. Club",
    "slug": "the-a-v-club",
    "url": "https://www.avclub.com/pierce-brosnan-callum-turner-james-bond"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As screen testing for the next James Bond film intensifies, former 007 Pierce Brosnan seems enthusiastic about Callum Turner potentially taking on the iconic role. During an interview with Vanity Fair, Brosnan praised the excitement surrounding the upcoming Bond era, directed by Denis Villeneuve for Amazon MGM Studios. \"I think we are going to be blown away,\" the actor shared. Villeneuve's vision and creative camera work have captivated Brosnan, describing it as \"visionary\" and \"truly magnificent.\"\n\nWhen asked to pick a favorite among the reported candidates, Brosnan remained diplomatic, praising all the actors involved. He highlighted Turner's strength and presence on screen, noting their all share a promising future in the industry. Turner, who had previously collaborated with Brosnan in the 2017 film The Only Living Boy In New York, has seemingly gained the upper hand over fellow contender Jack Lowden. Brosnan expressed his anticipation for the news, wishing the chosen actor all the best.",
  "summary": "As screen testing for the new James Bond ramps up, former 007 Pierce Brosnan appears to be throwing his support behind Callum Turner, the reportedly emerging frontrunner.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}