Robert Pattinson reportedly screen-tests for next James Bond role
Actor Robert Pattinson has reportedly joined the race to succeed Daniel Craig as James Bond, with Nicholas Hoult also said to have tested. Amazon MGM Studios has not confirmed any casting.
Robert Pattinson, 40, reportedly screen-tested for the role of James Bond in London over the weekend of October 24, according to trade publications. The city is also where he is currently filming The Batman Part II. Nicholas Hoult has also reportedly tested for the part, and Amazon MGM Studios declined to comment on the reports.
Pattinson's recent work includes Dune: Part Three, directed by Denis Villeneuve, who is also associated with the Bond series, and the film is due for release on December 18. Industry reports note that taking on another major franchise while playing Batman could create scheduling challenges. Hoult, who lost the Batman role to Pattinson, is currently playing Lex Luthor in the DC universe and is expected in Man of Tomorrow, due in 2027.
Scottish actor Jack Lowden, a BAFTA winner known for Slow Horses, was named among the favourites when final tests reportedly began in October. Callum Turner, known for Masters of the Air, has been among bookmakers' favourites for several months. Until the studio confirms a choice, the list of contenders remains open.