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James Bond Casting Nears As Screen Tests Set To Take Place Next Week — Jack Lowden Among Hopefuls

Empire·Oct 22, 2026 · 10:18 AM CT
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The search for Daniel Craig's successor may be nearly over, Empire reports.

According to Deadline, Amazon MGM Studios is arranging final auditions for 007, with the last screen tests possibly beginning as early as tomorrow. Jack Lowden is among those reported to be in the mix.

Amazon now controls the franchise, Denis Villeneuve is directing Bond 26, Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight has written the script, and casting director Nina Gold is leading the search.

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