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Brosnan backs Callum Turner as a strong contender for Bond role
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Newly added coverage highlights Brosnan’s praise for Callum Turner as a possible James Bond, describing him as “so strong” and saying he has screen presence. Brosnan, who played 007 in four films, said he is eagerly awaiting the casting announcement and admires the actors being considered.
Turner appeared with Brosnan in the 2017 film *The Only Living Boy in New York*. Jack Lowden is also reported to be a frontrunner, with final auditions believed to be taking place in London; Josh O’Connor and Jacob Elordi have also been mentioned. Brosnan wished the next Bond well and said he expects Denis Villeneuve’s direction of the franchise to be “truly magnificent”.
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In short
- Brosnan praised Turner as a strong Bond candidate.
- Jack Lowden is also reported to be a frontrunner.
- Brosnan is looking forward to Villeneuve’s take on Bond.
How this story developed
- 5 minutes ago Brosnan said he could see Turner taking on the role, reiterating his praise as reports said final auditions were under way in London and named Jack Lowden, Josh O’Connor and Jacob Elordi among the candidates.
- 15 minutes ago Pierce Brosnan praised Callum Turner as a possible James Bond, citing his screen presence, while saying he was awaiting the casting announcement and expected Denis Villeneuve’s direction to be “truly magnificent”.
Explained simply
James Bond, also known as 007, is a fictional British secret agent at the centre of a long-running series of films based on Ian Fleming’s novels. The role is recast over time, with each new actor leading a fresh run of films.
Pierce Brosnan played Bond in four films from 1995 to 2002, while Callum Turner is among the actors mentioned as a possible successor. Other names reported include Jack Lowden, Josh O’Connor and Jacob Elordi; the choice matters because a new Bond actor helps shape how the next stage of the franchise is presented.
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Originally published by Variety as “Pierce Brosnan Approves of Callum Turner as James Bond: He’s ‘So Strong’ and I’m ‘Eager to See’ Who Becomes the Next 007”.