According to recent media reports, Callum Turner, 35, has emerged as the bookmakers’ favourite to replace Daniel Craig, who bowed out of the role in 2021. Unverified claims suggest Turner’s name is already circulating widely within industry circles, fuelling talk that the long search for a new 007 may be nearing its end.
Turner, who is engaged to pop star Dua Lipa, has steadily built his career with roles in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Emma and The Boys in the Boat. While well known, he is not yet a global superstar — a balance many believe suits the demands of playing Bond.
The next instalment of the franchise is set to be directed by Denis Villeneuve, whose appointment signals a more auteur-driven direction for the series under its new Amazon-backed ownership. However, some reports suggest Villeneuve may prefer a younger or lesser-known actor, casting doubt on whether Turner has already secured the role.
Turner himself has previously downplayed Bond speculation, saying he focuses on his current work rather than future possibilities. Until an official announcement is made, the identity of the next James Bond remains one of cinema’s most closely watched mysteries.
Kursiv Uzbekistan also reports that on Monday, January the 5th, judges found eight men and two women guilty of making malicious online comments targeting Brigitte Macron, including unfounded allegations that she is transgender and offensive remarks about the age difference between her and her husband, President Emmanuel Macron.
