Robert Pattinson Emerges As Candidate to Play James Bond

Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult have reportedly joined the list of candidates for the next James Bond. According to The Hollywood Reporter and Variety, these actors are among the stars who have screen-tested for the role. Deadline reports that while not confirmed, insiders indicate Pattinson and Hoult joined Callum Turner, Jack Lowden, and Josh O’Connor in recent screen tests.

IGN reports that these screen tests took place in London during the weekend of Oct. 24. While Turner, Lowden, and O'Connor were previously named as contenders, Pattinson and Hoult have emerged as additional suitors. At 40 years old, Pattinson is older than the other four mentioned contenders, who are all 36 years old.

The Hollywood Reporter notes that Pattinson is currently filming The Batman: Part II and has recently worked with director Denis Villeneuve on Dune: Part 3.

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