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Four actors reportedly auditioned for the next James Bond, mystery fourth name remains unconfirmed

Screen tests held last weekend featured Jack Lowden, Callum Turner and Josh O’Connor, while the identity of the fourth contender is still a mystery.

By Felo News Desk · Published Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:41:48 GMT

According to the Independent, at least four actors took part in screen tests for the next James Bond role over the weekend, but only three names have been confirmed.

What happened

The weekend screen tests were organised by Amazon MGM Studios as part of the casting process for the upcoming Bond film directed by Denis Villeneuve. The Independent notes that Jack Lowden and Callum Turner have already been confirmed as participants, and Josh O’Connor is also expected to test. The fourth actor’s identity has not been disclosed by the studio.

What the reports add

The Independent cites earlier reports from Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter that named Lowden, Turner and O’Connor as the three confirmed actors. It also lists a range of names that have been floated as possible candidates for the undisclosed fourth spot, including Jack O’Connell, Jack Barton, Joe Alwyn, Jacob Elordi and Harris Dickinson. The outlet points out that The Hollywood Reporter has ruled out both Elordi and Dickinson, while other outlets have suggested O’Connell and Alwyn as speculative possibilities.

What was said

The Independent quotes a Hollywood Reporter source stating that Jack O’Connell was “rumoured to initially be in the mix, but that is apparently not the case, according to sources.” It also references a Reddit post that claims casting director Nina Gold “cast Joe in his first movie role” and knows him from drama school, though the outlet calls the rumor “not particularly compelling.”

How it came about

Earlier Felo News coverage documented the confirmed screen‑test participants. On 24 October, Felo reported Callum Turner’s arrival at Bray Studios for tests, noting that Jack Lowden and Josh O’Connor were also shortlisted. A 22 October article described the London‑based tests, confirming Turner and Lowden as expected finalists. Subsequent updates on 23 October reiterated that Turner and Lowden were the only confirmed finalists, with O’Connor also expected to test and a fourth, unnamed contender remaining undisclosed. The current report aggregates those earlier facts with the new speculation about additional possible names.

Key facts

At least four actors tested for the next James Bond role over the weekend. (independent.co.uk)
Jack Lowden, Callum Turner and Josh O’Connor are confirmed participants. (independent.co.uk)
The identity of the fourth actor has not been confirmed by the studio. (independent.co.uk)
The Hollywood Reporter has ruled out Jacob Elordi and Harris Dickinson. (independent.co.uk)
Speculation includes Jack O’Connell, Jack Barton, Joe Alwyn and others. (independent.co.uk)