Page Six reports an unknown actor has surfaced as the surprise frontrunner to play the next James Bond. He is now in the lead. A group of six candidates will sit for camera tests in September. Jack Barton is one name. Callum Turner is also in the mix. Jack Lowden and Jacob Elordi are part of the same group.

Youth is a major consideration in Amazon MGM's search for the new 007. They want a young actor. The casting process hit setbacks more than once. September tests point to real progress. The studio has issued no formal statement.