# Josh O’Connor Describes Bond Rumors as ‘Incredibly Bizarre Pinch Me Moment’: ‘To Be Considered Is Extraordinary’

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/josh-oconnor-describes-bond-rumors-as-incredibly-bizarre-pinch-me-moment-to-be-considered-is-extraordinary/
- Published: 2026-11-04T02:07:04+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-04T03:14:32+00:00
- Original publisher: Variety
- Original article: https://variety.com/2026/film/news/josh-oconnor-james-bond-casting-rumors-1236938475/
- Topics: Business, Celebrity, Entertainment, Markets, Offbeat, Weird & Viral

## Key points

- Josh O’Connor says being considered for Bond is extraordinary.
- He declined to confirm whether he is in the casting process.
- Reports also name Jack Lowden and Callum Turner as contenders.

## Summary

Josh O’Connor has publicly described the James Bond speculation around him as an “incredibly bizarre pinch me moment”, saying he feels honoured to be considered. His comments offer a rare response from one of the actors reportedly in the final stages of the search, though he declined to confirm any involvement.

O’Connor, known for “The Crown” and “Challengers”, spoke at the opening of a community and education centre in Cheltenham. Reports also name Jack Lowden and Callum Turner as screen-test contenders; Lowden has called the attention flattering but declined to add to speculation. The 26th Bond film, the first under Amazon MGM Studios’ creative control, is to be directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Steven Knight.

## Coverage

- [Variety: Josh O’Connor Describes Bond Rumors as ‘Incredibly Bizarre Pinch Me Moment’: ‘To Be Considered Is Extraordinary’](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/josh-oconnor-james-bond-casting-rumors-1236938475/)
- [The Hollywood Reporter: Josh O’Connor Calls Bond Speculation “Incredibly Bizarre Pinch Me Moment”](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/josh-o-connor-james-bond-cast-speculation-1236746823/)

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