Final screen tests for the next James Bond concluded in late October, narrowing the field to frontrunners Callum Turner, Jack Lowden, and Josh O’Connor, with Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult also reportedly testing recently under Amazon MGM Studios’ new creative oversight. Producer Amy Pascal has signaled a decision by year’s end, with industry reports pointing to a possible announcement before U.S. Thanksgiving as the methodical casting process accelerates under director Denis Villeneuve and writer Steven Knight. This timeline, combined with the franchise’s transition away from the Broccoli family’s long-held control and the need to establish a fresh tone after Daniel Craig’s exit, shapes trader focus on whether the reveal lands imminently or slips into December amid the high-stakes reboot.