Whereas we await additional particulars concerning the route of James Bond 26, a “red-hot favourite” for the coveted function of 007 is taking the betting world by storm. And, based mostly on the historical past of Bond casting, it might imply every part, as this actor out of the blue started climbing the ladder over the previous couple of weeks and has now knocked the likes of long-time 007 favorites Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Henry Cavill from the highest spot, with such exercise normally solely occurring after “insiders” begin spreading intel.
The actor who finds himself now on the tippy high of the James Bond favorites listing is Incredible Beasts and Eternity star Callum Turner, with Coral’s John Hill (through Night Commonplace) revealing that help for the actor has skyrocketed over the previous couple of days.
“We’ve been knocked over with help for Callum Turner in our subsequent James Bond betting over the past 24 hours. The British actor is now the red-hot favorite for the function.”
Whereas Turner has been climbing the 007 charts for a short while now, the sheer stage of help is definitely of be aware, with bookies usually having the within monitor relating to unearthing who might be chosen to be the following 007.
Callum Turner Would Be the Recent Face the 007 Franchise Is Wanting For
Callum Turner, who can be greatest acknowledged for the likes of The Boys within the Boat, the WWII sequence Masters of the Air, and who will lead Apple TV’s upcoming sci-fi sequence Neuromancer, possesses most of the key issues that Amazon is reportedly searching for within the new James Bond. The English actor would definitely provide the “recent face” that earlier stories have claimed the studio needs, and whereas at 35 he could also be a little bit older than latest rumors recommend, he has the seems to be, appeal, and expertise to deliver 007 again to the silver display screen. Or streaming, if all our worst nightmares do come true.
One other huge tick for Turner and his potential because the actor chosen to play James Bond is his real-life engagement to pop sensation and Grammy Award winner Dua Lipa, who might present the right theme to go alongside Turner’s 007 in James Bond 26.
Particulars surrounding James Bond 26 stay as secretive as you’d anticipate, however we do now know that Dune and Blade Runner 2049 director Denis Villeneuve will helm the undertaking from a script written by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight. Whoever is chosen to play James Bond, we will relaxation assured that they’ll have Villeneuve’s approval, with the director calling the undertaking “sacred territory” and “an enormous honor.”
“A few of my earliest movie-going reminiscences are linked to 007. I grew up watching James Bond movies with my father, ever since Dr. No, with Sean Connery. I’m a die-hard Bond fan. To me, he’s sacred territory. I intend to honor the custom and open the trail for a lot of new missions to return. It is a huge duty, but in addition, extremely thrilling for me and an enormous honor. Amy, David, and I are completely thrilled to deliver him again to the display screen. Thanks to Amazon MGM Studios for his or her belief.”
