1 Callum Turner

2 Jack Lowden

3 Jack Barton

4 Someone Else

Resolution criteria

This market will resolve based on the first official announcement from Amazon MGM Studios, Eon Productions, or a major reputable Hollywood trade publication (such as Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, or Deadline) confirming the actor cast to play the next James Bond (007) in the official film franchise (often referred to as "Bond 26").

The options correspond to the following outcomes:

• 1 Callum Turner: Resolves YES if Callum Turner is officially announced as the next James Bond.

• 2 Jack Lowden: Resolves YES if Jack Lowden is officially announced as the next James Bond.

• 3 Jack Barton: Resolves YES if Jack Barton is officially announced as the next James Bond.

• 4 Someone Else: Resolves YES if any other actor (such as rumored candidates Jacob Elordi, Paul Mescal, Tom Francis, or Harris Dickinson) is officially announced as the next James Bond.

If multiple actors are cast to play different versions of James Bond in the same film, the market will resolve based on the actor cast as the primary, mainline 007. If the project is officially canceled, or if no actor is officially cast by December 31, 2028, this market will resolve N/A.

Background

The search for the next James Bond to succeed Daniel Craig (who last played the character in 2021's No Time to Die) has entered its final stages. In August 2026, reports emerged that Amazon MGM Studios, director Denis Villeneuve, and casting director Nina Gold are preparing screen tests for a shortlist of actors.

• Callum Turner: The Masters of the Air and Fantastic Beasts star has long been a leading favorite in betting odds and rumor circles.

• Jack Lowden: Best known for his roles in Slow Horses and Dunkirk, Lowden has consistently been reported as a strong contender in the casting mix.

• Jack Barton: A rising actor who appeared in Poor Things and SAS: Rogue Heroes, Barton recently emerged as a surprise "dark horse" frontrunner on the casting shortlist.

• Someone Else: Other prominent names reported to be in the screen-testing or consideration phase include Jacob Elordi, Paul Mescal, Harris Dickinson, and Tom Francis.

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