Final James Bond Screen Tests Set: Who's On the List?
At least four test offers have been given out, and while unconfirmed, insiders tell Deadline that three of the four expected to test are Jack Lowden, Callum Turner and Josh O’Connor.
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I’m feeling bias towards Lowden. He looks good and I love the idea of him going from Slough House to 007.
I don’t like Turner. I think “one night only” made me hate everything about him.
Don’t even know O’Connor.
Turner is a villain, someone on par with Bond.
A bit like Trevalyan to Bond. That's how I see him.
Josh O'Connor is more a Mr Moneypenny.
My choice is on Lowden, not only because I'd like to see him in a proper action role, but also for exactly the reason you have with Slough House.
Honestly, I think I would have preferred a Black Bond, or maybe even Riz Ahmed, but it's slim pickings now Elba and Ejiofor have aged out of the role.
Completely agree. Only Lowden has the charm and the sophisticated looks and boyish charm of the pick. The other two are great actors, and you have described their vibes better than I could. I also think they just don’t have the all round looks of bond.
I will say I didn’t like Daniel Craig as the choice when it came out, however he turned out to be the best bond IMO, so bond can bring a surprise.