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Callum Turner and Jack Lowden will screen-test for James Bond in London this weekend while Jacob Elordi misses out

Callum Turner and Jack Lowden will screen-test for James Bond in London this weekend while Jacob Elordi misses out

The tests could begin as early as Friday and will cover stunts, camera presence and dialogue. Between three and five actors are reportedly finalists, with Josh O'Connor also said to have been offered a test. Slow Horses star Jack Lowden is the bookies' favourite at 4/6, with Callum Turner at 3/1. Amazon MGM Studios refused to comment, and a casting announcement could come before the end of the year.

Richard Madden's odds were slashed from 40/1 to 14/1, a move bookies called 'huge'.

Sinners star Jack O'Connell is also reportedly not among those testing.

Denis Villeneuve will direct, with Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight writing the script.

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