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Robert Pattinson reportedly leads James Bond casting race
Robert Pattinson is reportedly the leading contender to play James Bond after Daniel Craig.
Reports say Pattinson’s test deal would require him to make three films if chosen, compared with four for some other actors, and would pay him more.
Other actors reportedly tested include Nicholas Hoult, Jack Lowden, Josh O’Connor and Callum Turner.
The new film will be the 26th in the official Bond series and the first under Amazon MGM’s creative control.
The deal terms have led to speculation that the studio prefers Pattinson, but no casting decision has been announced.
Director Denis Villeneuve said the process is ongoing and that he is “pushing the gas.”
Robert Pattinson has reportedly emerged as the frontrunner to play James Bond.
A Puck report says his test deal would require him to make three films if cast, with a higher payday than other actors testing.
Other reported candidates include Nicholas Hoult, Jack Lowden, Josh O’Connor and Callum Turner.
Director Denis Villeneuve said the casting process was ongoing and that he was “pushing the gas.”
The reports have not confirmed who will play Bond.
- Who
- Robert Pattinson is reportedly leading the race. Other actors named as having tested include Nicholas Hoult, Jack Lowden, Josh O’Connor and Callum Turner.
- What
- Actors are being considered for the next James Bond role, and reports say Pattinson’s test deal offers fewer film commitments and more money.
- When
- Reports appeared on November 12 and 13, 2026. The casting process is ongoing.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- A report says Pattinson’s deal requires three films and offers a higher payday, while other actors reportedly agreed to up to four films for less money.
Bond purists
Studio advocates of established stars
Casting approach
Bond purists
Purists may argue that a high-profile actor like Pattinson should not be cast, reflecting the view that Bond should be the focus, not the performer.
Studio advocates of established stars
A Puck report suggests an established star could help the franchise, and says Pattinson was a name Villeneuve wanted to see.
Deadline reported that Nina Gold had closed a deal to become casting director for the next James Bond film.
Denis Villeneuve said the Bond casting process was ongoing and that he was “pushing the gas.
Reports said Pattinson had become the frontrunner, with a test deal involving three films and a higher payday if he is cast.
- Pattinson’s reported deal
- Three Bond movies if chosen
- Other actors’ reported agreements
- Up to four films
- Reported candidates
- Robert Pattinson, Nicholas Hoult, Jack Lowden, Josh O’Connor and Callum Turner
- Casting director
- Nina Gold
- Previous Bond actor
- Daniel Craig, who played the role from 2006 to 2021
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What people are saying
I am pushing the gas.
It’s nice to be mentioned – for any role – and I’m just not really going to add to the noise
To be considered in that same sort of bracket is extraordinary
No franchise is bulletproof anymore