New James Bond rumour claims Josh O’Connor has been cast as 007

The latest James Bond casting rumour suggests Josh O’Connor will be taking on the role of 007 in the next film. READ MORE: ‘007 First Light’ review: no video game has done Bond better The 26th instalment in the long-running spy franchise is being directed by Denis Villeneuve, from a script written by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight. It’ll be the first Bond film since Amazon took over the franchise last February, with a new actor as 007 after Daniel Craig bowed out in 2021’s No Time To Die. The search for the new James Bond officially began in May and, according to producer Amy Pascal, the actor will be revealed before the end of the year. Last month, a report claimed that three actors were in contention for the role: Jacob Elordi, Jack Lowden and an undisclosed third actor. Another report said that final screen tests took place last week with four actors expected to be involved, including Jack Lowden, Callum Turner and Josh O’Connor. Jack Lowden, Callum Turner and Josh O'Connor are 3/4 finalists to become the next James Bond Final screen tests happen this week (via: Deadline) pic.twitter.com/lLM63YbhyJ — internet hall of fame (@InternetH0F) October 22, 2026 Now The Sun is repo...