Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult, Who Previously Vied for the Role of The Batman, Now Up for James Bond 26
Robert Pattinson joins a small group of actors tested as Amazon reboots the James Bond casting process and weighs a more famous 007.
- On the weekend of October 24, 2026, The Batman headliner Robert Pattinson screen tested for the role of James Bond, according to multiple sources. The 40-year-old actor joins a group of hopefuls competing for the iconic 007 part.
- Screen tests began two weeks ago, involving a small group of actors. Alongside Pattinson, contenders include Callum Turner, Jack Lowden, Josh O'Connor, and 36-year-old Nicholas Hoult, who previously competed against him for the Batman role.
- Pattinson, currently filming The Batman Part II in London, recently collaborated with Bond director Denis Villeneuve on the upcoming Dune: Part Three. He also starred in A24's Primetime, garnering Oscar buzz for his performance as Chris Hansen.
- Amazon MGM Studios, which acquired creative rights from the Broccoli family in February 2025, tapped Villeneuve to direct the next film. While the studio declined to comment on testing, sources suggest a casting decision may arrive before Thanksgiving.
- Traditional wisdom suggests the next Bond should not be a globally recognized star, yet the franchise is currently navigating unprecedented times. Casting director Nina Gold has been managing the search since the spring to find the next 007.
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"The Hollywood Reporter" reveals that Robert Pattinson has auditioned in secret for the role of James Bond at the end of October. While the producers seemed to be looking for a less well-known face of the general public, director Denis Villeneuve could be tempted by the ex-vampire of "Twilight". Hasard or not, the two men have just worked together on the much-anticipated "Dune 3". - What if the new James Bond was Pattinson, Robert Pattinson? (Cu…
Could Robert Pattinson Go From Batman to Bond?
Robert Pattinson might be preparing to trade the Batmobile for an Aston Martin. The 40-year-old British actor has reportedly screen-tested for the role of James Bond, potentially putting him in contention to become the next 007 while he’s still portraying DC’s Dark Knight. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Pattinson participated in screen tests during the […]
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Tiroler Tageszeitung OnlineApparently test recordings in London - Nicholas Hoult, Jack Lowden, Josh O'Connor and Callum Turner are also traded as 007 actors.
Hardly any film role is as hot as that of the British secret agent 007. For weeks it has been speculated who gets the license to kill after Daniel Craig. The latest candidate surprises.
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saarbruecker-zeitung.deHardly any film role is as hot as that of the British secret agent 007. For weeks it has been speculated who gets the license to kill after Daniel Craig. The latest candidate surprises.
In fact, the candidate group for the role of secret agent 007 has become more and more involved in the past few days. Above all, three names were traded - Robert Pattinson was not among them. But the Hollywood star in demand is now in discussion as the new James Bond.
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