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Robert Pattinson joins contenders for the next James Bond role
Robert Pattinson has joined the names linked to James Bond for the franchise’s next film.
Jack Lowden, Callum Turner and Josh O’Connor have also been considered, with reports saying they took part in screen tests.
The new film, known as Bond 26, will be directed by Denis Villeneuve.
The next 007 is expected to be younger than in earlier versions of the character.
Pattinson is currently playing Batman and is filming a sequel, while Nicholas Hoult has also been linked to the Bond role.
No casting decision has been officially announced, so it is not clear who will play the spy.
Steven Knight, who created the series Peaky Blinders, is writing the screenplay.
Robert Pattinson has joined the actors reported to be in consideration for the next James Bond film.
The role has not been officially announced, and Pattinson is among several actors linked to it.
Allociné reports that Jack Lowden, Callum Turner and Josh O’Connor have tested for the role with director Denis Villeneuve.
The upcoming film is the 26th in the series and will feature a younger 007, according to Allociné.
The Independent questions whether Pattinson would suit a long-running Bond role, citing his existing commitments and career profile.
- Who
- Robert Pattinson is among the actors considered for the role. Other names reported include Nicholas Hoult, Jack Lowden, Callum Turner and Josh O’Connor.
- What
- Pattinson has joined the list of candidates for James Bond. No casting decision has been announced.
- When
- The reports were published on 9 November 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Not stated.
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Denis Villeneuve told Variety he was having a great time screening actors for the upcoming Bond film.
Reports said Robert Pattinson was among the contenders for the role.
Allociné and the Independent published reports discussing Pattinson as a possible Bond candidate.
- Film
- 26th James Bond film
- Director
- Denis Villeneuve
- Screenwriter
- Steven Knight
- Pattinson's other role
- He is currently filming the sequel to The Batman
- Reported screen tests
- Jack Lowden, Callum Turner and Josh O’Connor
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