The race to become the next James Bond has reportedly been narrowed down to three actors, with screen tests set for this weekend.

Jeff Bezos and Amazon MGM Studios hold full creative control over the James Bond franchise after reaching a joint-venture and buyout deal in 2025.

Bosses have been hunting for the next 007 to replace Daniel Craig after he hung up his tuxedo in 2021 after No Time to Die.

Auditions are believed to have taken place over the summer, with actors including Jack Barton, Jack Lowden, Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi, Paul Mescal and Harris Dickinson said to have been in the running.

Reports suggest that the list has now been narrowed down to just three candidates – Slow Horses star Lowden, Turner and one unnamed actor, according to The InSneider's Jeff Sneider.

Despite being on the list of candidates for the coveted role, Saltburn star Elordi is not being screen-tested for Bond, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Here, we take a look at the candidates vying to land the role of Britain's most famous spy.

Turner, who is married to Dua Lipa, has emerged as a top finalist to play 007. 

The actor, 36, shot to fame with his lead performance in Queen and Country (2014) and has since built an impressive filmography.

Most recently, he starred in the romantic comedy One Night Only alongside Monica Barbaro and featured in the drama films Eternity and Rose of Nevada. 

Earlier this year, sources told The Mail on Sunday that Callum – the bookies' favourite to take over from Daniel Craig – has been telling friends the role is his.

One source close to the Fantastic Beasts star said: 'He's been blabbing all over town. Callum is the new Bond, it's been confirmed. Everyone in his circle is talking about it. It's the worst-kept secret going.'

If he does pick up 007's famous Walther PPK pistol, producers at Amazon may seal a two-for-one deal with Ms Lipa for a Bond theme.

Most recently, Variety reported that the casting process is close to its conclusion, with final screen tests taking place in the coming days ahead of an official announcement.

The publication suggested the final screen tests could be kicking off today, and the article claims Turner is still in the running to be Bond.

Variety reported: 'The crowning of the next James Bond is upon us. Final screen tests for Amazon MGM Studios' new 007 are set to happen in the next week... beginning as early as Friday.

'Though who exactly will test is up in the air, Callum Turner and Jack Lowden appear to be in the mix.'