Callum Turner emerges as James Bond favourite as Pierce Brosnan endorses actor: ‘He’s so strong’
Bookmakers’ odds have shortened to 8/13 for the British actor, seen sipping martinis with his wife Dua Lipa at the weekend Ten days after final screentests for the most coveted role in British cinema, one actor has emerged as a strong favourite to don the 007 tux for Denis Villeneuve’s forthcoming film. The bookmaker…
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Pierce Brosnan Approves of Callum Turner as James Bond: He’s ‘So Strong’ and I’m ‘Eager to See’ Who Becomes the Next 007
Pierce Brosnan has given his James Bond seal of approval to Callum Turner. The Irish actor — who played 007 across four films from 1995 to 2002 — told Vanity Fair in a new interview that he is “eagerly” awaiting the announcement of the next Bond like the rest of us, and could see Turner
Pierce Brosnan Supports Callum Turner Being Cast as James Bond: “So Strong…”
The 007 star weighed in on the actors in contention for the iconic role and director Denis Villeneuve taking over the franchise.
Pierce Brosnan weighs in on James Bond debate ahead of big announcement
Pierce Brosnan gives popular actor his seal of approval to play James Bond
Does he have it in the bag?
Why Pierce Brosnan has singled out this popular James Bond frontrunner
In a new interview, Brosnan says he is eager to watch the new era of the franchise – and has delivered a glowing assessment of one actor he has his eye on.
Why Pierce Brosnan has singled out this popular James Bond frontrunner
In a new interview, Brosnan says he is eager to watch the new era of the franchise – and has delivered a glowing assessment of one actor he has his eye on.
Pierce Brosnan Endorses Callum Turner As Next James Bond As “He’s So Strong”; Josh O’Connor Reacts To Talk Around 007 Casting
Two names rumored to take on the James Bond role next are Callum Turner and Josh O’Connor, and reactions to the idea of them playing 007 on the big screen are coming in. Turner got a major endorsement from former James Bond star Pierce Brosnan and, in a new interview, shared his thoughts. “All the
Callum Turner emerges as James Bond favourite as Pierce Brosnan endorses actor: ‘He’s so strong’
Bookmakers’ odds have shortened to 8/13 for the British actor, seen sipping martinis with his wife Dua Lipa at the weekend Ten days after final screentests for the most coveted role in British cinema, one actor has emerged as a strong favourite to don the 007 tux for Denis Villeneuve’s forthcoming film. The bookmaker…
Coverage details
8 outlets from 3 countries are covering this story: Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, The Independent, Metro and 4 more. Variety published it first, on November 3, 2026; the last outlet to join was The Guardian, 23 hours later.
Key names in the coverage: James Bond, Pierce Brosnan, Callum Turner and Denis Villeneuve.
By country: United States (3), United Kingdom (3), Australia (2).
