Screen Tests Reportedly Scheduled for Final Candidates in Search for Next Bond

The Guardian and Slate both mention Denis Villeneuve in connection with the next Bond film, with The Guardian specifying he would direct the "installment." Slate frames the story around having "One Obvious Answer" among the candidates and refers to one actor as potentially "the most boring James Bond by far."

• GUThe GuardianRated LeftI expect you to cry: what the James Bond actors may face at the final auditionThe Guardian · Left
• GUThe GuardianRated LeftJames Bond finalists to screen-test for role for this week – reportsThe Guardian · Left
• SLSlateRated LeftThe Hunt for the Next James Bond Is Reportedly Down to Just Four. There’s One Obvious Answer.Slate · Left

Forbes describes the situation as "a final actor list" and frames Amazon's involvement as "Amazon's upcoming movie," emphasizing the decision point with "Amazon's Decision Looms."

• FBSForbesRated CenterJames Bond Casting Gets A Final Actor List As Amazon’s Decision LoomsForbes · Center

The New York Post and Daily Mail both emphasize the studio's role, with the Daily Mail noting "Bosses at Amazon MGM Studios have been hunting" and crediting the studio more prominently. The Post frames its coverage as a question: "Who Will Be The Next James Bond?"

• DMDaily MailRated Lean RightCallum Turner kicks off the screen tests for James Bond role as odds-on favourite is the first to meet with bosses at a studio in BerkshireDaily Mail · Lean Right
• DMDaily MailRated Lean RightJames Bond screen tests set to take place this weekend and Jacob Elordi, Slow Horses star Jack Lowden and one unnamed actor are all in the runningDaily Mail · Lean Right
• NYPNew York PostRated RightNext James Bond finalists emerge as final screen tests are underwayNew York Post · Right
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