Actor Josh O'Connor addresses reports he may be the next James Bond
The gist
English actor Josh O'Connor said he is "very honoured" by reports he may be the next James Bond.
The Bond role is open after Daniel Craig's 2021 exit.
How it unfolded
- Nov 3, 2026Opening a new education and community centre at the Everyman Theatre in his hometown of Cheltenham, O'Connor addressed reports he is in the running to be the next James Bond. He was reported to be screen-testing to replace Daniel Craig, alongside Callum Turner and Jack Lowden.
- Nov 5, 2026Page Six, citing the Sun, reported that a cast member of O'Connor's drama "Golden Boy" claimed on a night out at The French House in London that O'Connor had landed the Bond role.
- Nov 5, 2026The next Bond film, "Bond 26," is slated to premiere in 2028, though an official date has not yet been announced; it will be developed by Amazon MGM Studios.
Key terms
- BAFTA-nominated
- Nominated for an award from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, a UK charity promoting film, television and video games.
- screen-testing
- An audition in which a performer acts before a camera so producers can judge their suitability for a film role.
Source: Wikipedia