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Gary Oldman clarifies James Bond comments after Jack Lowden casting speculation

Oscar winner says headlines ‘made it sound like I had a hotline’ with the Bond team

The Independent UK

Rory Kinnear insists new James Bond will be a big surprise

James Bond star Rory Kinnear has insisted the next actor to play 007 will be a surprise because the producers tend to pick someone who isn't "being talked about".

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Gary Oldman claims James Bond is now cast: ‘They have picked him’

Actor speculated that the announcement is coming ‘soon’

The Independent UK

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Bond franchise actor hopes for role in new film: ‘I’m sure they’ll hold on to some continuity’

Actor said he’d reprise role if asked

The Independent UK

New James Bond Shock: 'Heartstopper' Star Jack Barton Reportedly Leads 007 Shortlist Ahead of A-Listers

Jack Barton, known for 'Heartstopper', is reportedly the surprise frontrunner to replace Daniel Craig as James Bond, ahead of more established actors in the casting process.

International Business Times UK

Barton… Jack Barton: Could this unknown British actor be the next James Bond?

Relative unknown Jack Barton is reportedly emerging as the surprise frontrunner to become the next James Bond, ahead of further screen tests expected in September.

Euronews

Who Is the Next James Bond? 6 Actors Shortlisted for the Iconic Role To Screen-Test in September

Amazon MGM Studios has shortlisted six actors for the iconic James Bond role, including Jack Barton and Paul Mescal. Denis Villeneuve is set to direct the new film.

International Business Times UK

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The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event: What We Know So Far About The Huge Sam Mendes Project

Filmmaker Sam Mendes is overseeing multiple movies about The Beatles, here's what we know about them so far.

Cinemablend

Universal Music Group in deal to manage Beatles merchandise ahead of biopics

The rock band’s physical and digital merchandise, licensing and e-commerce will be managed by the entertainment giant.

Evening Standard

Help! Vanessa Feltz says filming for Beatles biopics has left her stuck in her home

The biopics’ cast members have been spotted recreating the cover of Abbey Road

The Independent UK

Beatles film recreates iconic Abbey Road album cover

Social media footage this weekend revealed the cast of Sam Mendes’ four-film band biopic on the zebra crossing near the studio, posing for the famous image

The Guardian - UK

Beatles biopic actors spotted recreating iconic Abbey Road album cover

Four films, one about each member of the groundbreaking band, are set to be released in April 2028

The Independent UK

It only made $1M at the box office, but this 96% rated drama will completely wreck you — stream it on Hulu now

"Urchin" is the directorial debut from British actor Harris Dickinson, following a young man dealing with addition and homelessness in London.

Tom’s Guide

The name’s Barton… Jack Barton: 12 actually realistic James Bond contenders

Forget Jacob Elordi, we’ve collated some of the most under-the-radar but arguably more likely young actors who could very well be the new super-spy – including an unknown British newcomer who’s suddenly entered the 007 conversation

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West End star becomes new Bond rival for Callum Turner after rumoured audition

‘Sunset Boulevard’ actor has just three screen credits to his name

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Former James Bond casting director doesn't believe Jacob Elordi, Callum Turner or Harris Dickinson are right for this key reason

A former James Bond casting director thinks Callum Turner, Harris Dickinson, and Jacob Elordi are too "well known" to play the suave spy, and the role must go to a "total enigma".

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James Bond casting director gives verdict on 007 frontrunners

The former casting director of the James Bond movies, Debbie McWilliams, has given her verdict on the three frontrunners expected to become the next 007 - declaring she doesn't "want to see any of them as James Bond".

The Independent UK

Too brat for Bond: 007 contender ‘thought he was going to die’ backstage at Charli XCX show

The ‘Brat’ star sparked a side-of-stage panic at Glastonbury

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The Independent UK

James Bond: More auditions set for August as casting director meets lesser known names

Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi and Harris Dickinson are rumoured to be in the running

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Robert Lindsay: Harris Dickinson hasn't got a sense of humour

Robert Lindsay has insisted Harris Dickinson has "not got a sense of humour" after the actor previously complained he had been "humiliated" by the veteran star during a guessing game.

The Mary Sue

James Bond Auditions are Underway. But Who Should Be 007?

We’ve gone more than a thousand days without a James Bond in cinemas, but the tuxedo is finally being dusted for a new actor. On May 14, 2026, Amazon MGM Studios confirmed that the hunt for the next 007 is officially on. The world has been speculating about the next…

Marie Claire

These Are the A-Listers Reportedly Being Considered To Play James Bond

International Business Times UK

Four Beatles Biopics in the Works as Hollywood Reveals Ambitious Plan

Sam Mendes will direct four interconnected Beatles biopics starring Paul Mescal and Harris Dickinson. Discover the full cast and the innovative 2028 release strategy for this cinematic event.

Euronews

Bond Boys: Fantasy casting for a gender-swapped James Bond

After our April Fools "exclusive reveal" of the new 007, people got talking... Who could hypothetically join the casting roster of Bond Boys if Britain's most famous spy was played by a woman?

Evening Standard

Aimee Lou Wood says playing Pattie Boyd in Beatles biopics is ‘intimidating’

Wood will portray George Harrison’s former wife, model and photographer Pattie Boyd, in Sam Mendes’ biopic films about the lives of the Fab Four.

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