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Callum Turner finally addresses James Bond rumours

Callum Turner has finally addressed long-standing rumours suggesting he's being lined up as the next James Bond with the actor admitting he knows "nothing" about the casting process for the new film.

BANG Premier · Jun 11

Steven Spielberg says James Bond producer rejected him twice but ‘can’t afford’ him now

Filmmaker says he ended up directing Indiana Jones franchise after being turned down

The Independent UK · Jun 11

'He's the Perfect Guy': George Clooney Picks British Actor He Wants as James Bond

George Clooney endorses Callum Turner as the next James Bond, praising his looks, charm, and career choices. Turner, who worked with Clooney on 'The Boys In The Boat,' is a strong contender.

International Business Times UK · Jun 10

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Callum Turner breaks silence on James Bond rumours

Many of the stars named in the odds have remained tight-lipped at the possibility of taking over the role

The Independent UK · Jun 10

Callum Turner admits he finds Bond rumours ‘amusing’

He is one of the rumoured frontrunners to play 007.

Evening Standard · Jun 10

Another Actress Has Topped Sydney Sweeney For Next Bond Girl Odds (And She’d Crush)

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Cinemablend · Jun 9

Shaken, not ‘woke’: Idris Elba says that James Bond should ‘just be Bond’

Idris Elba has stated that James Bond was “written how he was written for a reason” and suggested that some international audiences would not embrace “a Black male” playing 007.

Euronews · Jun 9

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Idris Elba Says 007 Rumors Were ‘Never Legit,’ But I Don’t Know If I Agree With His Take On What’s Next For James Bond

Some folks still want him as the next Bond.

Cinemablend · Jun 8

Idris Elba says he was never ‘realistic’ James Bond contender because of race

‘Bond was written how he was written for a reason,’ British actor says

The Independent UK · Jun 8

007 First Light feels like the perfect origin story — and it made me care about James Bond again

I wasn't sold on 007 First Light at reveal, but after finishing it, it's one of the best games I've played and rekindled my love for James Bond.

Tom’s Guide · Jun 6

'007 First Light' Plants The Seeds For Every James Bond Actor Ever

007 First Light, the new game from IO Interactive, introduces a James Bond detached from theatrical depictions while still heavily inspired by them.

Inverse · Jun 4

007 Trump: President posts picture of himself as James Bond and declares he is ‘the greatest attraction’

President Donald Trump sees parallel with fictional British super-spy in latest Truth Social spree

The Independent UK · Jun 3

I Have No Idea Why Michael Weatherly Is Weighing In On Who Should Play James Bond, But His AI Poster Sold Me

Not a bad bet at all.

Cinemablend · Jun 2

48 Celebrity Wax Figures From Sculptors Who Probably Have Never Seen A Famous Person Ever

Many people dream of meeting their favorite celebrities, but the chances of that actually happening are pretty slim. So for most fans, a wax museum is the closest they can get to standing next to the real thing. Unfortunately, not every wax figure looks as lifelike as people might hope.…

Bored Panda · Jun 1

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Inverse · May 27

'007 First Light' Gives You The Power To Be Any Bond You Want To Be

IOI's 007 First Light isn't just one of the best action-stealth games in recent memory, it's one of the most memorable interpretations of James Bond thusfar.

Tom’s Guide · May 26

007 First Light is the best Bond game ever made — sorry, GoldenEye

In 007 First Light, IO Interactive has crafted a cinematic and thrilling espionage experience that stands as the best Bond release in almost two decades.

Cinemablend · May 26

Jacob Elordi Just Got The 007 Stamp Of Approval From One Of His Saltburn Co-Stars, And I’d Love To See This

Tallest Bond ever.

The Mary Sue · May 25

James Bond Auditions are Underway. But Who Should Be 007?

We’ve gone more than a thousand days without a James Bond in cinemas, but the tuxedo is finally being dusted for a new actor. On May 14, 2026, Amazon MGM Studios confirmed that the hunt for the next 007 is officially on. The world has been speculating about the next…

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The Independent UK · May 25

Idris Elba opens up about his James Bond prospects as casting gets underway

Luther star is a fan favourite to play the fictional spy, but doesn’t believe he is in contention

Cinemablend · May 24

I’d Wondered If Idris Elba Was Ever (Really) In The Running For James Bond Amid Rumors, And Someone Asked Him

Bond be darned!

AAP · May 24

Idris Elba reveals truth about James Bond rumours

UK actor Idris Elba has addressed speculation he could become the next James Bond.

BANG Premier · May 23

Idris Elba reveals the truth about James Bond rumours

Idris Elba has addressed speculation that he could become the next James Bond.

Tom’s Guide · May 21

James Bond casting is underway — who do you think should play the next 007?

Since Bond auditions are underway, we want Tom's Guide readers to tell us who they think should play the next James Bond in Denis Villeneuve's upcoming movie.

The Mary Sue · May 20

You All Really Want Henry Cavill From 10+ Years Ago to Be James Bond, Don’t You?

The James Bond franchise has a preference for actors in their mid-to-late 30s who can commit to a decade or more of films.

The Independent UK · May 19

Voices: ‘James Bond should be at least 45’: Readers name their next 007 as casting speculation grows

YOUR VIEWS: The search for the next James Bond officially stepped up last week, with the usual suspects – including Callum Turner and Jacob Elordi – emerging as early favourites to replace Daniel Craig. But Independent readers are deeply divided over who should inherit the iconic 007 role

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