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New James Bond revealed? Front-runner’s co-star claims chosen actor spilled the beans after boozy night out
Actor Josh O’Connor has been named as the next James Bond in a claim attributed to a cast member from his play, “Golden Boy”. The report is based on second-hand pub conversation and has not been confirmed, so the identity of the next Bond remains officially unannounced.
The cast member reportedly said O’Connor had privately shared the news during celebratory drinks after the play ended its run on Halloween. O’Connor, 36, has described being considered for the role as an honour but declined to say more; screen tests are ongoing, and other reported contenders include Jacob Elordi, Jack Lowden and Callum Turner. The next film, Bond 26, is expected in 2028, with Daniel Craig having left the role after “No Time To Die” in 2021.
In short
- A cast member reportedly says Josh O’Connor has landed the Bond role.
- The claim is unconfirmed, and screen tests are still ongoing.
- Bond 26 is expected in 2028.
Explained simply
James Bond is a fictional British secret agent who has been played by several actors in a long-running series of films. Daniel Craig’s final Bond film, No Time To Die, was released in 2021, and the next instalment is known as Bond 26.
The role is chosen by the film-makers, and the actor who will play Bond next has not been officially announced. Josh O’Connor is among the names linked to the part, alongside actors including Jacob Elordi, Jack Lowden and Callum Turner; O’Connor has called being considered an honour. The casting matters because each new Bond actor shapes how the familiar character is presented to audiences.
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