Page Six says a fresh face has surfaced as the unexpected favorite to portray the next James Bond. He is now out front. A pool of six candidates will take screen tests in September. Jack Barton is among the names. Callum Turner is another. Jack Lowden and Jacob Elordi are included as well.

Youth is a key factor in Amazon MGM's hunt for the new 007. They want a young actor. The casting process ran into delays more than once. September tests point to real progress. The company has made no official announcement.