Page Six reports an unknown actor has come out as the unexpected favorite to play the next James Bond. He is now ahead of the pack. A group of six candidates will sit for camera tests in September. Jack Barton is one name. Callum Turner is another. Jack Lowden and Jacob Elordi are on that list too.

Youth is a big priority in Amazon MGM's search for the new 007. They prefer someone young. The casting process ran into delays more than once. September tests show the search is moving forward. The company has made no official announcement.