Pierce Brosnan Praises Callum Turner as a Strong Bond Choice

Pierce Brosnan has praised Callum Turner as a strong possible choice to play James Bond, while saying he is waiting with the public to learn who will take the role. The former 007 actor’s comments do not confirm Turner has been cast, and no final casting decision is established in the reports. In an interview with Vanity Fair, Brosnan said he admired the actors being discussed for the part and described Turner, whom he had worked with, as “so strong.” He also praised the screen presence and longevity of the young actors under consideration, and said he eagerly awaited news of the next Bond. Turner is among the names being linked to the role, alongside Jack Lowden, the star of Slow Horses. Reports have also mentioned Josh O’Connor and Jacob Elordi. Descriptions of actors as frontrunners, and accounts that auditions or screen tests are taking place, remain speculation rather than confirmation of a casting outcome. Turner previously said he knew nothing about the casting process. He described the rumors as amusing and said they had prompted friends, including people he had not spoken to in years, to ask him about the role. Those remarks offer no indication that he has been...