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James Bond producers compile a 5-7 name shortlist for 007 screen tests in August

Daniel Craig's successor creeps ever close as producers have a list of at last 5-7 possible 007 actors who will undergo screen tests this summer

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5-6 actors will slog it out for the Bond role(Image: Copyright unknown)

James Bond producers have compiled a shortlist of 5-7 names who will audition to become the next 007 in August.

It's five years since Daniel Craig hung up his Walther PPK and several high profile actors are being considered to succeed him. Familar faces Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi and Harris Dickinson have all been linked to the iconic part, and now producers have revealed a fresh round of screen tests will take place to find their ideal spy this summer.

Dune director Denis Villeneuve is helming what will be the 26th official Bond adventure and apparently he's been "calling talent directly".

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Recently hitched Callum Turner remains firm fave to replace Daniel Craig

A source told Deadline: "They expect producers to cast a wide net, the exact number of actors is unknown with some sources saying between 5-7, while others said in the teens."

New casting director Nina Gold, who joined the project in April, has also been meeting with hopefuls over a number a of weeks: "those meetings were for lesser known names to see if anyone should be added to the list of prominent actors expected to get a call for the next round."

No names have yet been confirmed but Dua Lipa's new husband Callum Turner remains firm favourite with bookies William Hill at even odds.

George Clooney also threw his support behind Turner saying: "I think he would be a great Bond."

Turner has been keeping a low profile calling the Bond rumours amusing.

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Aaron Taylor-Johnson is second fave for 007(Image: Variety via Getty Images)

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Kick-Ass star Aaron Taylor-Johnson is currently second favourite while a new name has entered the fray with odds of 8/1 - Scott Rose-Marsh.

The Southampton actor is best known for television dramas like BBC's Chloe and The Outlaws, as well as the film Krays: Code of Silence.

Amazon MGM officially gained full creative control over the James Bond franchise last year from long-time stewards Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson.

The last 007 movie, No Time To Die was released in 2021 and producers are hopeful of production on the next one getting under way in 2027.

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