Recent final screen tests for the next James Bond have narrowed attention to frontrunners including Jack Lowden, Callum Turner, and Josh O’Connor, with one undisclosed candidate also participating. Amazon MGM Studios, now holding creative control after its deal with longtime producers, launched the formal search in May 2026 and is conducting these auditions in London this week, evaluating stunts, screen presence, and dialogue. Producer Amy Pascal has publicly flagged an announcement by year-end as a realistic target, aligning with the methodical pace needed to replace Daniel Craig five years after No Time to Die. Insiders point to a possible reveal as early as late October or November, though no official confirmation has emerged. Traders are monitoring these developments alongside historical patterns of Bond casting timelines and the franchise’s shift toward a fresh direction under new leadership.