Amazon holds London screen tests for next James Bond, no 007 named
The gist
Amazon MGM Studios held final Bond screen tests in London with Callum Turner and Jack Lowden among contenders.
No new 007 is confirmed; producers expect a pick by end of 2026.
How it unfolded
- Feb 2025Amazon MGM Studios bought out the creative rights to the Bond franchise from the Broccoli family, forming a joint venture with Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson.
- Jun 2025Amazon MGM Studios announced Denis Villeneuve as director of the new Bond film.
- May 2026Amazon announced the search for the next James Bond was officially underway, with auditions taking place in recent weeks.