Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult join James Bond casting rumors, audition to play the new 007
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Key Points:
- Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult are among the frontrunners screen testing for the role of James Bond in the upcoming 007 film, with other contenders including Callum Turner, Jack Lowden, Josh O’Connor, Harry Styles, and Theo James.
- The new James Bond movie, directed by Denis Villeneuve and developed by Amazon MGM studios, is scheduled for release in 2028, but plot details remain undisclosed.
- Rumors recently surfaced that Josh O’Connor has secured the role, based on claims from a cast member of his play "Golden Boy," though this has not been officially confirmed.
- Daniel Craig retired from the Bond role after "No Time To Die" (2021), and Pierce Brosnan has publicly endorsed Callum Turner as a strong candidate for the next Bond.
- The casting process remains highly competitive and secretive, with Amazon declining to comment on the ongoing speculation.
