Word of Reel is legit, btw, so this story likely has merit. Of course, Villeneuve will obviously have a huge say...

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Indeed. Would that be a first? The first non-British Bond, at least?

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No, George Lazenby is Australian

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Indeed. Would that be a first? The first non-British Bond, at least?

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Clearly means they want to make Bond a criminal. Why else push for an Aussie?

Good to know, thanks. So there's precedent, at least. Elordi is probably the biggest realistic name mentioned yet, and a respected talent, so it wouldn't surprise me if he got it.

Pierce Brosnan is Irish. Ireland is part of the British Isles but not part of the UK or Great Brittain.

James Brolin was almost a Bond in the 80s.

Also interesting that he'd be rather young relative to past Bonds, I know Craig was in his late 30s and I'd assume Brosnan was similar.

And after a few minutes googling, my crack research indicates the following:

Connery - 32 in his first film, 41 in his last
Lazenby - 29
Moore - 45 and 57
Dalton - 41 and 43
Craig - 38 and 51

https://screenrant.com/james-bond-movies-007-actors-ages-how-old/

Is British Actor Callum Turner the new James Bond? Production doesn’t kick off until 2027 for what will likely be a Bond “origin” storyline (his recruitment and rise to “00” status) making his babyface an asset—but betting lines have suddenly swung heavily in his favor. pic.twitter.com/272aACHmjw

— R2S (@Ryno_Report) December 1, 2025

Also, from Jeff Sneider...

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Last week, European betting sites began listing Callum Turner as the favorite to play James Bond, and as surprised as I was to hear it, it sounds like the bookies may have been onto something. I'm told that Turner is, in fact, director Denis Villeneuve's top choice to play 007 and things are, indeed leaning in that direction, though it's still early days, and casting has yet to officially begin, so no offers have been made yet. Personally, I don't think Turner has it, as he was a black hole of charisma in Apple's big-budget Masters of the Air series, though he does look like a classic movie star straight out of the '40s, so perhaps he has the right look that Villeneuve wants for the character.

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I disagree with Jeff and think that Turner, with Villeneuve at the helm, could be an inspired choice. That said, if this is indeed an origin story, at 35 he might be a little too old? Then again, he has a boyish look, seeing as I thought he was younger, so who knows...

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Is British Actor Callum Turner the new James Bond? Production doesn’t kick off until 2027 for what will likely be a Bond “origin” storyline (his recruitment and rise to “00” status) making his babyface an asset—but betting lines have suddenly swung heavily in his favor. pic.twitter.com/272aACHmjw

— R2S (@Ryno_Report) December 1, 2025

Also, from Jeff Sneider...

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Last week, European betting sites began listing Callum Turner as the favorite to play James Bond, and as surprised as I was to hear it, it sounds like the bookies may have been onto something. I'm told that Turner is, in fact, director Denis Villeneuve's top choice to play 007 and things are, indeed leaning in that direction, though it's still early days, and casting has yet to officially begin, so no offers have been made yet. Personally, I don't think Turner has it, as he was a black hole of charisma in Apple's big-budget Masters of the Air series, though he does look like a classic movie star straight out of the '40s, so perhaps he has the right look that Villeneuve wants for the character.

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I disagree with Jeff and think that Turner, with Villeneuve at the helm, could be an inspired choice. That said, if this is indeed an origin story, at 35 he might be a little too old? Then again, he has a boyish look, seeing as I thought he was younger, so who knows...

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That could work in their favor...he looks just young enough to play the origin story but easy enough to age him up for the subsequent movies.