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Pattinson and Hoult reportedly screen-test for James Bond
Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult reportedly screen-tested for James Bond, joining a group of possible successors to 007.
The other named contenders are Callum Turner, Jack Lowden and Josh O’Connor, though reports say the group may have included a fifth actor whose name is not known.
The tests reportedly took place in late October as Amazon and the Bond producers narrowed the casting search.
Denis Villeneuve is directing the next Bond film, and Pattinson previously worked with him on *Dune: Part Three*.
No actor has been officially announced, and Amazon has declined to comment on the casting reports.
One report says a decision may come by the end of November, but the timing is not confirmed.
Robert Pattinson has screen-tested for the role of James Bond, according to multiple reports.
He joins reported contenders Callum Turner, Jack Lowden and Josh O’Connor, while Nicholas Hoult has also been named as a possible candidate.
The screen tests reportedly took place over the weekend of October 24 in London.
Pattinson has worked with director Denis Villeneuve on the upcoming Dune: Part Three.
Amazon MGM Studios declined to comment, and no casting decision has been announced.
- Who
- Robert Pattinson, alongside other reported contenders including Callum Turner, Jack Lowden and Josh O’Connor.
- What
- Pattinson screen-tested for the role of James Bond.
- When
- The tests reportedly took place over the weekend of October 24.
- Where
- London, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
- Why
- The screen tests were part of the process to cast the next James Bond. The reason for considering Pattinson is not stated.
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Screen tests for the Bond role reportedly took place in London.
TheWrap reported that Pattinson had screen-tested for the role.
Variety, Just Jared and The Hollywood Reporter published reports identifying Pattinson as a contender.
- Screen-test timing
- Weekend of October 24
- Reported contender
- Robert Pattinson
- Other named hopefuls
- Callum Turner, Jack Lowden, Josh O’Connor
- Additional reported candidate
- Nicholas Hoult
- Director
- Denis Villeneuve
- Studio response
- Amazon MGM Studios declined to comment
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