Amazon MGM Studios is holding final screen tests for the next James Bond actor over the coming week, with testing expected to start as early as Friday, according to multiple reports. Several outlets describe the process as the “homestretch” of casting ahead of a likely near-term announcement.
The outlets broadly agree on which performers are linked to the final shortlist, with Jack Lowden and Callum Turner repeatedly mentioned. Other names appear in some reports but not others, and the identity of a fourth candidate is described as unclear or disputed. While most coverage focuses on the imminent auditions and the shortlist, a few pieces add entertainment framing—such as references to Slow Horses and the timing of events on the show or commentary about actors connected to the rumours.
Variety and Deadline both emphasize that screen tests are happening this week and are tied to Amazon MGM’s process for naming the next 007. ComingSoon and IGN also foreground the finalists, while Polygon notes that some candidates have leaked ahead of the auditions. Overall, the coverage is consistent about the timing and casting structure, with differences mainly in which additional names are said to be involved and how much context is added.
