{
  "id": 4774087,
  "title": "Who Will Be the Next James Bond? 11 Actors Tipped for 007",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/who-will-be-the-next-james-bond-11-actors-tipped-for-007",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-01T03:20:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tempo.co English",
    "slug": "tempo-co-english",
    "url": "https://en.tempo.co/read/2118687/who-will-be-the-next-james-bond-11-actors-tipped-for-007"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nearly a decade after Daniel Craig's final portrayal as the iconic secret agent, Hollywood is once again abuzz with speculation over the next James Bond. With the next installment in the franchise set to be directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Steven Knight, a group of 11 actors has emerged as the frontrunners to don the blue tie and iconic tuxedo.\n\nJack Barton, best known for his role in the Netflix series Heartstopper, has emerged as the current favorite to become the eighth actor to play 007. His odds have shortened to 9/4, making him one of the most closely watched names in the race. Scottish actor Jack Lowden, who gained attention through the BBC's adaptation of War & Peace and starred in the spy drama Slow Horses, remains a strong contender, with his Scottish heritage potentially making him the first James Bond since Sean Connery.\n\nOther actors in the mix include Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi, James Norton, Paul Mescal, Damson Idris, Leo Suter, Anthony Boyle, Jonathan Bailey, and James Nelson-Joyce. With auditions still reportedly ongoing and the final decision expected by the end of 2026, the identity of the next James Bond remains one of Hollywood's greatest mysteries.",
  "summary": "Who will be the next James Bond? Here are 11 actors tipped to take over as 007, with Jack Barton emerging as the latest betting favorite.",
  "key_points": [
    "Jack Barton leads frontrunners with 9/4 odds",
    "Scottish Jack Lowden favored for first Bond since Connery",
    "Auditions ongoing, final decision by end of 2026"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The emerging frontrunners to play James Bond signal a shift towards a younger cast, with several relatively new names gaining consideration for the long-iconic role.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}