On October 22, 2026, reports named Callum Turner, Jack Lowden and Josh O'Connor as finalists screen testing to play James Bond in Denis Villeneuve's film, with a possible fourth unnamed contender. All three are 36 and UK-born, and Lowden leads Kalshi betting at 59%. Jacob Elordi is no longer in the running, and the screen tests began in London on October 24, covering stunts, camera presence and dialogue. The discussion remains casting speculation, focused on who should and should not get the role.