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Final James Bond screen tests have begun, which means there’s a chance that while you’re reading this an actor is auditioning in London for the biggest role of their life, a casting that could make its mark on one of the world’s longest-running film franchises.

The oddsmakers — taking a cue from The Hollywood Reporter and others’ reporting — suggest Jack Lowden and Callum Turner are the favorites . Both have their apparent pros and cons.

Lowden has a very likable presence on Apple TV’s Slow Horses , where he plays MI5 agent River Cartwright. For years, the role has looked like an audition for Bond. All the things Bond does — drama, action, romance, stunts — are on display, even though Lowden’s character has a rather different low-key vibe than 007.…