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Robert Pattinson, Nicholas Hoult Tested for 007
Variety • • general
Key Points:
- Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult have screen-tested for the role of James Bond, following Daniel Craig's departure after 15 years as 007.
- Both actors have significant franchise experience, with Pattinson starring as Batman and Hoult appearing in DC's Superman movies and the X-Men prequel trilogy.
- Denis Villeneuve, recently hired by Amazon MGM Studios as the next Bond director, has worked with Pattinson on the upcoming "Dune: Part Three," while Steven Knight is writing the new script.
- Other rumored contenders for Bond 26 include Callum Turner, Josh O’Connor, Jack Lowden, Harry Styles, and Theo James, with endorsements from industry veterans like Pierce Brosnan and Gary Oldman.
- Despite widespread speculation, Amazon MGM Studios has not confirmed any casting decisions for the new James Bond.
