Auditions Underway for Next James Bond
Source reports published 23 Oct 2026, 10:00 am – 24 Oct 2026, 10:00 am AEST
Auditions for the next James Bond are currently taking place in London, with Callum Turner, Jack Lowden, and Josh O’Connor among the actors considered for the role. The selection process is being overseen by Amazon MGM Studios.
What happened
- This weekend, auditions are being held in London to cast the next James Bond.
- Amazon MGM Studios will select the actor to succeed Daniel Craig, who has played the role since 2006.
- The character, originally conceived by Ian Fleming, an ornithologist, emerged during a period of British decline following World War II, reflecting anxieties about espionage and lost imperial influence.
- The Bond character has consistently featured in popular culture, depicting daring adventures in exotic locales and confronting sophisticated adversaries.
- Contemporary concerns about surveillance and information manipulation are referenced, suggesting potential future threats to the character and the world he inhabits.
Original reporting
- Guardian: Who will be the next James Bond? - The Latest
2026-10-23T00:00:00+00:00 - NPR: Perspective: The next James Bond
2026-10-24T00:00:00+00:00