Jack Lowden, Josh O’Connor, Callum Turner, and the Mystery 007: What Do We Know About the Final Race

Three British stars, one unknown contender, and the high-stakes screen tests that will decide the future of cinema’s most iconic spy.

The search for the next James Bond has entered its final, thrilling phase. According to multiple reports, Amazon MGM Studios has narrowed its list to four actors, with final screen tests beginning this week. The names confirmed for the final round are Jack Lowden (Slow Horses), Callum Turner (Masters of the Air), and Josh O’Connor (Challengers, The Crown). But the most tantalizing detail is the fourth contender—an unknown actor whose identity remains a closely guarded secret.

In this episode of CWEB, we step inside the high-stakes race to be 007. We analyze the strengths of the three known finalists, explore the intriguing possibility of a "fresh face" chosen by director Denis Villeneuve, and examine what this decision means for the future of the franchise under Amazon’s new creative control. We also break down the rigorous final screen tests—stunts, dialogue, and camera presence—that will decide who gets the license to kill.

Tap play to hear our full analysis of the finalists, the mystery contender, and the legacy of the world’s most famous secret agent.

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