Robert Pattinson, Nicholas Hoult join race to play Bond

Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult reportedly joined screen tests to play 007 in Denis Villeneuve’s James Bond film

Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult have reportedly taken part in screen tests to play 007 in the next James Bond film, to be directed by Denis Villeneuve.

Two actors with franchise experience

Pattinson appears in Villeneuve’s “Dune” film series and plays Batman in the DC cinematic universe. He is also known for his roles in the “Twilight” and “Harry Potter” franchises.

Hoult rose to fame in the television series “Skins” and has since appeared in numerous film roles. One of them is Lex Luthor in the DC film "Superman."

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Writer and producers

Steven Knight, the creator of “Peaky Blinders," is writing the screenplay. Amy Pascal and David Heyman, producers of the “Harry Potter” films, are producing the film.

Final three candidates

The actor who will play Bond has not been announced. Callum Turner, Jack Lowden and Josh O’Connor are alleged to be the final three candidates who stood out in the screen tests.

Daniel Craig played Bond in five films between 2006 and 2021, with “No Time to Die” as his last. Amazon MGM Studios holds creative control of the franchise.

November 08, 2026 04:57 PM GMT+03:00