"He's tall and handsome and charming and British." – George Clooney on Callum Turner as the next James Bond.
The Hollywood Reporter published a profile of actor Callum Turner on June 10, 2025, in which George Clooney voiced strong support for Turner as the next James Bond. Clooney cited Turner's appearance and charm as key qualifications. Turner himself neither confirmed nor denied interest in the role.
Key Details
- George Clooney stated that he hopes Callum Turner becomes the next James Bond, calling him "tall and handsome and charming and British."
- Turner declined to comment on his potential casting, saying he knows "as much as you do."
- Betting markets, such as Kalshi, list Turner as a favorite for the role.
- Other actors mentioned as potential candidates include Jacob Elordi and Tom Francis.
- Amazon MGM announced that casting for the next Bond film, to be directed by Denis Villeneuve, has officially begun.
Background
- Turner, 36, is a British actor who starred in Clooney's 2023 film The Boys in the Boat and the Apple TV+ miniseries Masters of the Air.
- He is married to singer Dua Lipa.
- Turner has upcoming projects including the horror remake Possession and the baseball film The Comebacker.
Statements
Clooney also noted that the path to becoming a movie star is more difficult today due to changing roles, reduced studio support, and social media.
Will Gluck, director of Turner's upcoming rom-com One Night Only, said Turner can "do anything" and has the qualities of a classic movie star.