Fan theory suggests clue for next James Bond has been obvious all along
Excitement is building ahead of Amazon's announcement of the next James Bond but one keen-eyed fan reckons he's already figured it out.
Stepping into Daniel Craig's shoes as 007 is a daunting task but producers have managed to narrow it down to five A-list actors: Callum Turner, Jack Lowden, Josh O'Connor, Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult.
At first, we just had the first three of those names confirmed, but producers decided to shake (but not stir) things up by confirming that Pattinson and Hoult - two actors who are at the top of their games right now, have also been screen tested.
Naturally, all five of the men involved have remained pretty tight-lipped about their involvement, as you'd expect from any prospective spy, but now one fan reckons there's a clue which suggests the new Bond has already been chosen.
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TikTok creator Ian Thinks (@ianthinks) says he's worked it out thanks to a certain brand partnership with Omega, with Bond naturally well known for his love of expensive, and sometimes gadget-featuring watches.
In his viral post, Ian said: "I know who the next James Bond is. I don’t mean I’m speculating. I’m not speculating, and I’m telling you, I know.
"It was a very simple process of elimination and then they all but announced it. When I say they I mean Omega watches, who have been the official watch of James Bond for the last 30 years.
"Whoever the next James Bond is has to available for this partnership."
He then rules out Pattinson and Hoult due to their partnerships with Jaeger-LeCoultre. O'Connor is with Bulgari while Turner has a deal with Johnny Walker, leaving just Jack Lowden remaining.
The Pride and Prejudice actor was seen wearing an Omega watch at the recent Golden Globes and was included in a post with three other brand ambassadors; Nicole Kidman, Eddie Redmayne and you guessed it, Daniel Craig.
So, he might have had the opportunity to ask the most recent Bond for some tips on playing Ian Fleming's iconic character, although his recent performances in Dunkirk and Slow Horses suggest that he will do just fine in the role, should Ian be spot on with his theory.
He suggests that once Omega announce him as a brand ambassador, it's over for the other candidates, although you'd hope that the producers aren't just basing their choice off who is available for watch duties.
Whoever does earn the role will see the character controlled by Amazon MGM for the very first time, with Denis Villeneuve directing the first instalment.
Perhaps we might still see a Turner double alongside his wife Dua Lipa singing the official song, although some have suggested that Harry Styles was also in the running at one point, so maybe he could perform if he misses out on the acting part.
James Moorhouse
