New 007 Favorite Reportedly Emerges After Latest Screen Tests

James Bond has been played by just six actors in the official film series, from Sean Connery to Daniel Craig. As Amazon MGM Studios searches for the next actor to play Ian Fleming’s British secret agent, a reported front-runner has emerged. Jack Lowden is reportedly the “clear favorite” to become the next James Bond after final auditions at Bray Studios, according to The Sun. Amazon MGM Studios hasn’t announced who will replace Daniel Craig as 007. Lowden, Callum Turner and an unnamed actor reportedly took part in the screen tests for the currently untitled James Bond 26. The studio has spent most of this year searching for its next leading man. Bookmaker Ladbrokes told The Sun that bettors were backing Lowden, with Turner emerging as his closest rival. “He is already considered the favorite, and the latest rumors are only strengthening his support, with Callum Turner looking like his main threat,” they indicated. Those betting trends don’t confirm a casting decision. A source quoted by the Daily Mail said Turner had been called in on Friday for a chance to impress executives as the search for Craig’s replacement continued. Denis Villeneuve, director of Dune, is set to direct the n...