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Hunt for next James Bond reaches final stages – report

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O'Grady, S. (2026, October 23). Hunt for next James Bond reaches final stages – report. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/film/daniel-craig-jack-lowden-jacob-elordi-david-heyman-barbara-broccoli-b1302051.html

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Screen tests for the next James Bond are set to take place this weekend in London, involving stunts, camera presence, and dialogue components. Producer Amy Pascal indicated earlier that a casting announcement is likely by the end of the year, promising someone "stirring, exciting and different." The article mentions reaching out to representatives for comment but does not provide additional details from them.

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As of October 23, 2026, screen tests for the role of James Bond are reportedly reaching their final stages in London, with casting directors evaluating candidates on stunts, camera presence, and dialogue skills. Producer Amy Pascal has previously stated that an announcement is likely by the end of the year, emphasizing a need for a "stirring, exciting and different" new actor to take up the iconic role. Representatives from Turner, Lowden, O’Connor, and Amazon Studios have been contacted but have not yet provided comment on the casting process or any specific candidates.

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“Article A discusses the delay in producing a new Bond movie, while Article B focuses on upcoming screen tests to cast the next James Bond.”

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The hunt for the next James Bond will reportedly reach its final stages this weekend as screen tests for the role will be held in London. uncertain

tests → reach → London

It is said there will be three components to the screen tests: stunts, camera presence and dialogue. asserted

It → say → tests

Amy Pascal, who will produce the next Bond film, told Deadline earlier this year about casting: “I would say (an announcement by) the end of the year is a good bet. “ asserted

announcement → produce → year

And it’s got to be something really different that is stirring, exciting and different.” asserted

that → get → ?

Representatives for Turner, Lowden, O’Connor and Amazon Studios have been contacted for comment. asserted

Representatives → contact → comment

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