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Next James Bond: Final SIX actors 'shortlisted' for 007 role with unknown British actor favourite for part
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TL;DR
- Six actors are believed to be shortlisted for the next James Bond role.
- Screen tests for the coveted role are expected to begin in early September.
- The reported shortlist includes Jack Barton, Jack Lowden, Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi, Paul Mescal, and Harris Dickinson.
- Jack Barton, an actor with roles in 'Heartstopper' and 'SAS: Rogue Heroes', is reportedly the surprise favorite.
- Other contenders have higher profiles, including Jacob Elordi from 'Euphoria' and Paul Mescal from 'Normal People'.
- Longtime casting director Debbie McWilliams expressed a preference for lesser-known actors to maintain Bond's enigma.
- Amazon has declined to confirm the reported candidates.
- Steven Knight is writing the screenplay, with Barbara Broccoli and David Heyman producing.