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Part of situation: James Bond franchise casting process (13 clusters)

James Bond casting enters final stage with Jack Barton as surprise frontrunner

James Bond 007 casting Jack Barton Amazon MGM Studios Bond 26

The search for the next James Bond to succeed Daniel Craig has entered a decisive phase. Reports indicate that Amazon MGM Studios has narrowed the selection down to a shortlist of actors, with screen tests scheduled to begin in early September.

Jack Barton, a 31-year-old British actor with relatively limited mainstream recognition, has emerged as a surprise frontrunner. His previous work includes small roles in ‘Poor Things’ and television appearances in ‘Heartstopper’ and ‘SAS: Rogue Heroes’. Casting director Nina Gold is reportedly seeking a younger, less established actor to maintain the character’s sense of mystery.

Other prominent names on the shortlist include Jacob Elordi, Paul Mescal, Callum Turner, Jack Lowden, and Harris Dickinson. The upcoming production will be directed by Denis Villeneuve, with a screenplay by Steven Knight. While an official announcement is not expected immediately, producers suggest a final decision could be reached by the end of 2026.

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Amazon MGM · Amazon MGM Studios · Denis Villeneuve · Jack Barton · James Bond · Nina Gold · Steven Knight

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Τζέιμς Μποντ: Ο άγνωστος 31χρονος που έγινε νέο φαβορί για τον 007 – Έχει παίξει σε ταινία του Λάνθιμου [www.espressonews.gr]
16 days ago
James Bond: Η μάχη για τον νέο 007 - Οι έξι ηθοποιοί που διεκδικούν τον εμβληματικό ρόλο [www.hello.cy]
15 days ago
Τζέιμς Μποντ: Ένα νέο φαβορί-έκπληξη για τον εμβληματικό ρόλο -Έπαιξε σε ταινία του Λάνθιμου [www.zarpanews.gr]
16 days ago
Yeni James Bond rolü için 6 aday belli oldu! [www.izgazete.net]
15 days ago
Estos son los seis candidatos para ser el nuevo James Bond | Maya Comunicación [mayacomunicacion.com.mx]
16 days ago
Jeden z tych aktorów zostanie nowym Jamesem Bondem. Casting wkracza w kluczową fazę [zwierciadlo.pl]
16 days ago
Nuevo favorito para ser James Bond tras Daniel Craig revelado [www.24matins.es]
14 days ago
Lista de seis finalistas para o novo James Bond vaza antes dos últimos testes [criticalhits.com.br]
16 days ago
Daniel Craig sonrası yeni James Bond arayışında sona doğru: İşte masadaki 6 aktör [www.gazetebirlik.com]
15 days ago
'Bond 26': Jack Barton Emerges As Frontrunner Ahead Of Screen Tests With Bigger Names [punchdrunkcritics.com]
16 days ago
New James Bond Search Nears End, 007 Casting In Final Stage: Report [www.theindianpanorama.news]
15 days ago
James Bond : ce nom surprise serait en tête pour remplacer Daniel Craig [www.24matins.fr]
15 days ago
007: la lista finale degli attori per il ruolo di James Bond (e c'è un nome a sorpresa) [www.badtaste.it]
15 days ago
The Next James Bond Could Be One Of These Six Actors [www.bosshunting.com.au]
15 days ago
The shortlist for the new James Bond has a new name: virtual unknown Jack Barton – Cele|bitchy [www.celebitchy.com]
16 days ago
007, il nuovo James Bond sarà uno di questi attori! Ecco la lista finale [cinema.everyeye.it]
16 days ago
James Bond tiene un nuevo candidato sorpresa y nadie lo veía venir [www.cinemascomics.com]
15 days ago
Ko će naslijediti Danijela Krejga: Spisak za novog Bonda sveden na 6 imena [www.dan.co.me]
14 days ago
Bond 26 için görüşülen oyuncular belli oldu: İşte yeni James Bond adayları [www.donanimhaber.com]
15 days ago
Ο ηθοποιός ταινίας του Λάνθιμου που είναι «φαβορί» για επόμενος Τζέιμς Μποντ [www.efsyn.gr]
16 days ago
Неизвестен нов фаворит излезе на челни позиции за ролята на Джеймс Бонд (СНИМКИ) [fakti.bg]
16 days ago
James Bond 26 | British actor Jack Barton said to lead the pack of 007 hopefuls [filmstories.co.uk]
16 days ago
Next James Bond: Final SIX actors 'shortlisted' for 007 role with unknown British actor favourite for part [www.gbnews.com]
16 days ago
James Bond koltuğu için 6 aday! Aralarındaki bir isim şaşırttı [halktv.com.tr]
15 days ago
El nuevo actor de James Bond, a punto de conocerse: estos son los candidatos finales con un nuevo favorito [hipertextual.com]
16 days ago
Barton. . . Jack Barton: questo attore britannico sconosciuto sarà il prossimo James Bond? [it.euronews.com]
15 days ago
Seis actores compiten por el papel de James Bond [laverdad.com.mx]
15 days ago
Τζακ Μπάρτον: Το φαβορί έκπληξη για τον Τζέιμς Μποντ με πέρασμα σε ταινία του Λάνθιμου [www.madata.gr]
16 days ago
Nem Henry Cavill nem Aaron-Taylor Johnson, Denis Villeneuve prestes a anunciar o próximo James Bond [www.magazine-hd.com]
16 days ago
Νέο φαβορί για τον ρόλο του Τζέιμς Μποντ: Εμφανίστηκε σε ταινία του Λάνθιμου [www.metrosport.gr]
15 days ago
James Bond Casting Race: Heartstopper Star Jack Barton Reportedly Tops 007 Shortlist [news.abplive.com]
16 days ago
Callum Turner’s Current James Bond Casting Odds Revealed After ‘One Night Only’ Premiere [popculture.com]
16 days ago
Reino Unido: desconhecido Jack Barton pode ser o próximo James Bond? [pt.euronews.com]
15 days ago
Jack Barton Rumoured Favourite For James Bond [thepeoplesmovies.com]
15 days ago
Jack Barton, el actor desconocido que compite con Jacob Elordi por el papel de James Bond [www.20minutos.es]
15 days ago
The Six Finalists In The Running To Be Cast As The New James Bond Have Been Confirmed [brobible.com]
16 days ago
James Bond: Kit Connor’s Netflix Co-Star May Be New Favorite to Play 007 [www.comingsoon.net]
16 days ago
James Bond Search Reportedly Has a Surprise Frontrunner — And It’s Not Callum Turner [www.complex.com]
16 days ago
Who Is Jack Barton? Here Where You Know the Potential Next James Bond From [www.cosmopolitan.com]
15 days ago
James Bond: quem será o novo '007'? Veja os 6 atores que disputam o papel [exame.com]
16 days ago
Fans 'Caught Off Guard' As Heartstopper Star Emerges As New Favourite To Play James Bond [www.huffingtonpost.co.uk]
16 days ago
Who Is the Next James Bond? 6 Actors Shortlisted for the Iconic Role To Screen-Test in September [www.ibtimes.co.uk]
15 days ago
Next James Bond Actor Shortlist Revealed: Jacob Elordi, Callum Turner & More [www.slashfilm.com]
16 days ago
Fans 'Caught Off Guard' As New Actor Emerges As Rumoured Top Pick To Play James Bond [uk.news.yahoo.com]
16 days ago
The name’s Barton… Jack Barton: 12 actually realistic James Bond contenders [www.independent.co.uk]
16 days ago