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Amazon and Denis Villeneuve Conduct Final Screen Tests for Next James Bond Actor

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TheWrap reports that the entire James Bond franchise is streaming on Prime Video as of this month . TheWrap reports that Amazon and director Denis Villeneuve are conducting final screen tests for the next James Bond actor . TheWrap reports that the final candidates for the role are Jack Lowden, Callum Turner, and Josh O’Connor .

Why it matters. TheWrap notes that fans may turn to the streaming Bond catalog while the casting decision is pending, increasing viewership of the franchise on Prime Video .

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