Exclusive | Unknown actor is shock favorite to be new James Bond with string of A-listers set for screen tests in days
A little-known actor has emerged as the surprise favorite to play the next James Bond, alongside a list of A-listers.
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- Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 9 distinct news outlets with 9 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 7.
- Primary Driver: A little-known actor has emerged as the surprise favorite to play the next James Bond, alongside a list of A-listers.
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The next James Bond is set to be cast soon. Dark Horizons, SlashFilm, Yahoo and The Playlist confirmed the news.
They also revealed that a string of A-listers, including Jacob Elordi, Callum Turner, Jack Lowden, and others, are set for screen tests in the coming days. The Playlist, SlashFilm and Yahoo all named the same group of actors.
Page Six, Dark Horizons and The Playlist all named Jack Barton as the favorite. The screen tests are scheduled to take place in the coming days.
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Questions people are asking
Who is the favorite to play the next James Bond?
Jack Barton is the favorite to play the next James Bond.
Who else is in the running for the role?
Jacob Elordi, Callum Turner, Jack Lowden and others are also in the running for the role.
When will the screen tests take place?
The screen tests are scheduled to take place in the coming days.
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New James Bond 007 actor shortlist shrinks to just 6 actors, report saysPolygon.com · 45d ago
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Three Finalists Remain For ‘James Bond’ Reboot Including Callum Turner & Jack O’Connell (EXCLUSIVE)Knight Edge Media · 45d ago
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Jack Barton Atop James Bond Shortlist?Dark Horizons · 45d ago
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Next James Bond Actor Shortlist Revealed: Jacob Elordi, Callum Turner & MoreSlashFilm · 45d ago
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