Recent final screen tests in London for a shortlist of actors including Jack Lowden, Callum Turner, and Josh O’Connor have intensified trader focus on an imminent announcement for the next James Bond. Amazon MGM Studios, now overseeing creative control, is advancing the process after years of speculation following Daniel Craig’s exit in No Time to Die, with producer Amy Pascal signaling a decision by year-end. Industry reports highlight narrowing frontrunners and ongoing auditions pushed to late October, while historical patterns show Bond casting often resolves quickly once screen tests conclude. Upcoming catalysts include any post-test updates or guild buzz that could shift timing expectations before December.