Callum Turner Reportedly Leading the Race to Become the Next James Bond
A fresh wave of chatter has hit the James Bond fandom as a new report claims that Callum Turner has quietly moved into pole position to take over the iconic 007 role for Denis Villeneuve’s upcoming film. If true, this shift could signal the direction the franchise is heading as it enters its next era under new creative leadership.
According to The Telegraph, Turner is “strongly rumored” to be the frontrunner to replace Daniel Craig as the next Bond. The outlet notes that oddsmakers at William Hill have now placed Turner ahead of heavy hitters like Henry Cavill, Theo James, and Harris Dickinson in the current Bond betting landscape.
The report doesn’t cite any confirmed behind the scenes decisions. Instead, it points to a curious detail that fans immediately latched onto. Turner was recently spotted vacationing with his partner, Dua Lipa, at a resort in Oracabessa Bay, the former estate of James Bond creator Ian Fleming.
Given the historic Bond connection to the location, this sighting sparked speculation that Turner could be circling the role. It’s all silly, I know, but this is how fandom reacts to this kind of thing.
Turner has been steadily rising over the past few years, though, known for playing Theseus Scamander in the Fantastic Beasts films. He also stars in Eternity and The Boys in the Boat, building an impressive resume.
While the casting remains unconfirmed, details about the next Bond film are still very limited. What is known is that the movie will be written by Steven Knight, the creator of Peaky Blinders, and that it will be the first Bond project produced after Amazon took full control of the franchise.
Amazon’s new agreement with longtime franchise stewards Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson has created a new joint venture to house the Bond intellectual property. All three parties remain co owners of the series, but Amazon MGM Studios now holds creative control, something Broccoli and Wilson had previously kept entirely in their own hands.
Both producers addressed the shift publicly. Wilson said he was stepping back to place more focus on art and charitable work, while Broccoli shared that she would be turning her attention to other creative projects moving forward.
With Villeneuve set to direct, Knight writing, and Amazon shaping the franchise in a new way, the next Bond movie looks like it’s being built as a fresh start. If Turner truly is the leading pick, it suggests a younger, rising star may be the studio’s preferred direction for the new 007.
We’ll have to wait for official casting news, but for now, Turner’s name being thrust to the forefront certainly has Bond fans watching closely.