{
  "id": 18668095,
  "title": "Robert Pattinson, Nicholas Hoult screen-test for next James Bond",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/robert-pattinson-nicholas-hoult-screen-test-for-next-james-bond",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-07T07:51:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/hollywood/robert-pattinson-nicholas-hoult-screen-test-for-next-james-bond-10954460/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "British actors Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult have reportedly undergone screen tests for the role of James Bond, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The tests took place in London over the weekend of October 24. Pattinson, best known for his roles as Batman and in the Twilight series, is currently filming The Batman Part II in London. Hoult, known for his portrayal of Superman's arch-nemesis Lex Luthor and his work in the X-Men prequel trilogy, also has experience in major superhero franchises. Both actors are among several British actors being considered to replace Daniel Craig in the role. Other names in the running include Harry Styles, Callum Turner, Josh O'Connor, Jack Lowden, Harry Styles, Theo James, and Pierce Brosnan and Gary Oldman, who have offered their support for the respective choices. The 26th James Bond film will be directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult underwent screen tests for James Bond.",
    "Tests took place in London over October 24.",
    "Both actors among several British contenders for the role."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "James Bond Shocker: Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult Late Contenders for 007 After Auditioning for Denis Villeneuve",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/james-bond-shocker-robert-pattinson-and-nicholas-hoult-late",
        "published": "2026-11-07T03:07:18.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "IGN",
        "title": "Robert Pattinson Reportedly Screen-Tested for 007 in James Bond 26",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/robert-pattinson-reportedly-screen-tested-for-007-in-james-bond-26",
        "published": "2026-11-07T03:07:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Consequence",
        "title": "Robert Pattinson Emerges As Candidate to Play James Bond",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/robert-pattinson-emerges-as-candidate-to-play-james-bond",
        "published": "2026-11-07T03:08:42.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}