Industry Insider Reveals: Is He the New 007?

November 4, 2026, 11:35 am | Read time: 3 minutes

The next James Bond has yet to be officially announced. However, a U.S. journalist, who reportedly had early insight into Daniel Craig’s casting, now suggests Callum Turner as the new 007.

The search for Daniel Craig’s successor has sparked speculation for years. Now, U.S. entertainment journalist Roger Friedman is prominently suggesting a name. On his portal “Showbiz411”, he writes: “Word on the street is that Callum Turner is the next James Bond.” This roughly translates to the rumor that Callum Turner will be the next Bond. However, Friedman does not cite a specific source for this information.

The report is particularly interesting due to Friedman’s history. Several media outlets note that he reported early on Daniel Craig as the new James Bond more than 20 years ago. At that time, Friedman was writing for Fox411, as Showbiz411 has only existed in its current form since 2009. Daniel Craig indeed took on the role and made his 007 debut in Casino Royale in 2006.

Dua Lipa Also in the Rumor Mill’s Spotlight

Friedman’s speculation doesn’t end there. If Callum Turner does become the new secret agent, the journalist also suggests his partner Dua Lipa as the singer for the iconic Bond theme song. “My take: Callum’s wife, Dua Lipa, sings the Bond theme song,” Friedman writes. He explicitly marks this part as his personal opinion and not insider information about a confirmed deal.

Also interesting: The new James Bond is reportedly decided

The speculation about Dua Lipa is not new. Even outside of Friedman’s statements, the singer has already been considered by bookmakers as a candidate for the next Bond theme song. Recently, Raye and Olivia Dean have also been mentioned. Such betting odds merely indicate which names are currently being discussed most frequently. They do not provide evidence of negotiations with the Bond producers.

The Next Bond Girl Is Already Being Discussed

Names are circulating not only for Bond himself and the theme song. Margaret Qualley is also being considered as a possible female lead. In betting odds, she recently ranked ahead of prominent actresses like Sydney Sweeney and Anya Taylor-Joy. However, there is still no confirmed casting here either.

Until there is certainty about the new 007, the previous Bond films can be revisited. All James Bond movies are currently available on Prime Video with a subscription.

Callum Turner as James Bond, Dua Lipa with the theme song, and Margaret Qualley alongside the legendary spy: Together, this already forms a fairly complete picture for the next 007 film. However, it is one that mainly consists of rumors circulating through Hollywood. Officially confirmed so far is only one key personnel: Denis Villeneuve will direct the upcoming James Bond film.

This article is a machine translation of the original German version of TECHBOOK and has been reviewed for accuracy and quality by a native speaker. For feedback, please contact us at info@techbook.de.