Brit star with very famous girlfriend becomes unexpected top pick to play James Bond as race to be new 007 heats up

Published on July 19, 2025 at 02:29 PM

A BRIT actor who is engaged to a very high-profile pop star is in the lead to take on the legendary role of James Bond.

From a humble working class beginning on an estate – he’s risen from Hammersmith to – and there’s no stopping him.

007 logo with pistol.
A Brit star has been named as the lead choice to play the next Bond
Callum Turner at the Met Gala.
Callum Turner has taken over the running to portray the iconic 007

According to new odds fromHeart Bingo, it’s thought that Dua Lipa’s fiancé Callum Turner is being lined up as .

The actor claimed the highest share of positive posts with regards to becoming the next Bond.

Following his lead are stars , Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and former Superman Henry Cavill.

Sarah Caskie, Head of Brand foronline website Heart Bingo, said: “With the rumour mill surrounding the next continuing to turn following the announcement Amazon will be taking the reins with the franchise, we’ve turned to public opinion to find the best fit for the 007 role.

“The masses have spoken on X and we’ve collated the data to find that Callum Turner is the people’s choice to replace Daniel Craig, with 63% of posts concerning his potential role in the next film being positive, while 0% were negative.

“Henry Cavill’s 34% positivity put him second in the eyes of the public, but 3% didn’t seem too keen on him being the next Bond.

“It’s rare for someone in the spotlight to have no negative opinions about them, but that’s the case when it comes to James Norton, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Paul Mescal’s chances of playing 007.”;

Most fans will recognise star as ‘s on-screen brother Theseus Scamander in the Fantastic Beasts series.

Callum previously dated Vanessa Kirby who rocketed to fame with her portrayal of a young in ‘s The Crown.

He then started pop superstarDua Lipain 2024.

After a year together, The Sun revealed how Callum proposed to the Houdini singer and “they couldn’t be happier”;.

It comes after secret service agent.

Insiders have also told Variety that the studio and producers are interested in casting a British actor under the age of 30.

Meanwhile, a massive American film star has become the favourite to be the next Bond girl.

andactress,has the backing of, boss of— which has creative control of the blockbuster.

Sydney was pictured chatting to Villeneuve, 57, and Bond girl, 37, at the Toronto Film Festival.

She was also a guest at Bezos’s recent Venice wedding.

We reported howahead of the new movie.

is looking at a 2028 release date for 26th instalment.

Daniel Craig at a film premiere.
It comes after Daniel Craig has hung up his James Bond boots
Dua Lipa and her boyfriend on an Italian getaway.
Callum and Dua Lipa started datinglast year and are engaged
Callum Turner and Dua Lipa at the Met Gala.
Callum proposedto pop star Dua Lipa during the 2024 festive period
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner holding hands at Glastonbury Festival.
Callum has said that although his upbringing was “tough”;, it was also “brilliant”; and “beautiful”;

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