Is Callum Turner poised to step into Daniel Craig's 'James Bond' shoes?

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James Bond, Callum Turner's name has surfaced as a potential contender. Addressing the buzzing rumors linking him to the iconic role, Turner humorously attributed the speculation to his mother's enthusiastic support.
Despite the swirling talks, the 33-year-old actor affirmed that he hasn't engaged in discussions regarding portraying the suave spy. However, Turner expressed admiration for Barbara Broccoli, describing her as an «amazing producer» and expressing eagerness to collaborate in any capacity.

Alongside Turner, other actors like Jacob Elordi from «Euphoria» and Aaron Taylor-Johnson of «Bullet Train» have had their names thrown into the Bond casting mix. Taylor-Johnson, when approached earlier by Esquire, chose not to directly comment on the ongoing Bond rumors, emphasizing his individualistic approach to decision-making.

Daniel Craig, who announced in 2019 that «No Time to Die» marked his final appearance as 007, had devised an exit strategy more than ten years ago, post the success of «Casino Royale.» Reflecting on the journey, Craig recounted a pivotal conversation with Barbara Broccoli, where the enormity of the franchise's success prompted him to inquire about future installments. Broccoli's response, confirming the potential for four more movies, led Craig to pose a daring question: the possibility of killing off Bond, to which she assented.

As the Bond saga continues its evolution, Broccoli disclosed to The Guardian in October that work on the next installment has not yet commenced, highlighting the immense emotional depth Craig brought to the character and hinting at a reinvention for the forthcoming chapter.

While the speculations thrive,