**Final screen tests completed this week have intensified trader focus on a near-term announcement for the next James Bond.** Amazon MGM Studios narrowed the field to a small group including Jack Lowden, Callum Turner, and Josh O’Connor for auditions in London, with reports indicating the process reached its final stage after months of casting work led by Nina Gold. Producer Amy Pascal previously stated an announcement by the end of 2026 is a strong possibility, emphasizing the need for a “stirring and exciting” successor to Daniel Craig that differs from prior iterations. With Denis Villeneuve attached to direct and Steven Knight writing the script for a potential 2028 release, any confirmation in the coming weeks would likely accelerate pre-production momentum and clarify the franchise’s direction under Amazon’s creative oversight.