CALLUM Turner’s bid to bag the role of James Bond has had a boost — he’s advertising luggage for a fashion brand with links to the films.
The 36-year-old actor is the face of Louis Vuitton’s new trunk collection.
Bond author Ian Fleming incorporated their suitcases into 1963 book On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.
And a set of the brand’s luggage appeared in 1985 Bond film A View to a Kill.
A source said: “Louis Vuitton is exactly the kind of fashion house Callum wants to associate himself with.
“The fact that Ian Fleming also mentioned Vuitton in his books is a clear indication that Callum is aligning himself with all the right campaigns.”
Bond casting director Nina Gold was spotted at Bray Film Studios in Berkshire yesterday as screen tests for the role were understood to be taking place.
Callum’s odds of becoming Bond were 2/1 last night.
The Brit, who is married to singer Dua Lipa, 31, co-starred in the Fantastic Beasts movies.
Scottish actor Jack Lowden, 36, is the bookies’ favourite to take over as Bond with odds of 4/7, according to Ladbrokes.
Sinners actor Jack O’Connell, 36, and The Crown’s Josh O’Connor, 36, sit at 12/1.
Daniel Craig stepped down after the release of his fifth Bond film No Time To Die in 2021.