James Bond Actor Shortlist Officially Revealed

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Published Aug 26, 2026, 12:03 PM EDT

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Amazon is now closer than ever to naming its next 007. Page Six Hollywood has officially reported the shortlist of actors in the running to play James Bond in Denis Villeneuve's next installment of the globe-trotting spy franchise. At last, the search is down to six names, including Jack Barton, Jack Lowden, Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi, Paul Mescal, and Harris Dickinson. It's the most concrete indication yet that the naming of Daniel Craig's successor is close at hand. Many of these names are among the much-rumored contenders, though Barton and Mescal are both relative surprises considering how heavily the others have been perceived as strong fits.