Page Six says an unknown actor has surfaced as the surprise frontrunner to portray the next James Bond. He is now out front. A group 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 on that list too.

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