Callum Turner and Josh O’Connor Face James Bond Casting Rumors
Actors Callum Turner and Josh O’Connor have been the subject of UK press speculation surrounding the next James Bond casting decision, though no concrete information has arisen as to which of the three finalists will win the part. Breathless UK press coverage earlier in the week pointed to Turner as a potential next James Bond, driven largely by rumors surrounding his departure from a production company he helped establish.
The Origins of Turner and O’Connor Speculation
Speculation around Turner gained momentum when reports linked his exit from a production company to taking on the Bond role. Turner left the company back in December last year, long before any Bond auditions, including screen tests at Bray Studios. Meanwhile, attention shifted toward O’Connor after a cast member in the stage production Golden Boy allegedly told a source during a quiet night out at a Soho pub that O’Connor had confided in them about getting the role during celebratory drinks after the play finished its run on Halloween, according to a report by The Sun.
Screen Testing at Bray Studios
Turner and O’Connor participated in screen tests alongside Jack Lowden, who was the bookmakers’ favourite by a clear margin going into the auditions. No concrete information has arisen as to which of the three will win the part.
Josh O'Connor when asked about Bond rumors (via BBC): "To be considered in that same sort of bracket is extraordinary… It's an incredibly bizarre pinch me moment…even being uttered in that same sentence and being considered for something like that." https://t.co/kAdf3NQtMr
Frequently Asked Questions About the 007 Auditions
Who conducted the screen tests for the next James Bond film?
Auditions and screen tests took place at Bray Studios, featuring actors Callum Turner, Josh O’Connor, and Jack Lowden among the finalists for the part.
When did Callum Turner actually leave his production company?
Turner left the company back in December last year, long before any Bond auditions, contradicting claims that his departure was tied to the franchise.
Where did the rumor regarding Josh O’Connor originate?
The rumor stemmed from a report in The Sun in which a source claimed to have heard a Golden Boy cast member say during a night out in Soho that O’Connor had confided in them about getting the role at the play’s Halloween celebratory drinks.
"Incredibly bizarre": Josh O'Connor responds to reports he's a James Bond contender https://t.co/GS0waEohld