Recent final screen tests in London have sharpened trader focus on Jack Lowden, Callum Turner, and Josh O’Connor as the leading contenders for the next James Bond under Amazon MGM Studios’ new creative oversight. Lowden’s edge stems from his *Slow Horses* MI5 role providing built-in espionage credentials, plus endorsements from co-star Gary Oldman and podcast buzz, positioning him as the bookmakers’ favorite for a potential first Scottish 007 since Connery. Turner’s prior frontrunner status and high-profile marriage to Dua Lipa keep him competitive, while the elevated “no Bond chosen” probability reflects the still-unresolved process. An official announcement is widely expected by year-end, with Denis Villeneuve attached as director and Steven Knight scripting.