United Kingdom, June 29 -- James Bond's former casting director Debbie McWilliams has given her verdict on the three actors vying to become the next 007.

Amazon MGM Studios have taken over the franchise and they are currently on the hunt for a new star to replace Daniel Craig who quit his role as Bond following the release of 2021's No Time To Die, which showed the superspy's death. Now McWilliams - who cast 13 Bond films - has addressed reports suggesting Callum Turner is the most likely to land the role with Harris Dickinson and Jacob Elordi also said to be in the mix.

However, McWilliams is adamant all three are unlikely candidates for 007. She told The Independent newspaper: "It is absolutely essential that he retains a total enigma...