Josh O’Connor Reacts to Recent James Bond Rumors, Says He Feels Honored as Frontrunner Speculation Swirls Officially

O’Connor weighs in

In a new interview, Josh O’Connor spoke about being linked to the role of 007. He described the attention as an unusual and deeply flattering experience. O’Connor said he had nothing further to share and did not confirm whether he had been offered the part. His comments leave the speculation unresolved.

Turner leads the shortlist

The names reported to be under consideration include Callum Turner, Jack Lowden, O’Connor, Josh O’Connor, Jacob Elordi, Paul Mescal and Harris Dickinson. Turner is described as the leading favorite, with Lowden second and O’Connor third. Turner has also received public support from former Bond actor Pierce Brosnan, who praised him as “so strong.” The three leading contenders are all reported to be 36 years old.

Casting timeline remains unclear

Producer Amy Pascal said the team’s careful search was expected to conclude before the year ended, and reports described the process as being in its final stages. Amazon spent $1 billion on the franchise, and the search for its next lead has drawn wide attention.

However, the account also says screen tests were underway and the search continued through 2026. Those descriptions do not establish a single clear timeline for when a casting decision will be announced.