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  "id": 18727365,
  "title": "Pattinson and Hoult enter James Bond race",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/pattinson-and-hoult-enter-james-bond-race",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-07T14:15:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Times",
    "slug": "daily-times",
    "url": "https://dailytimes.com.pk/1578162/pattinson-and-hoult-enter-james-bond-race/"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult have reportedly entered the race to succeed Daniel Craig as James Bond. According to The Indian Express, the two British actors participated in screen tests in London over the weekend of October 24. Deadline reports that Pattinson and Hoult joined Jack Lowden, Josh O’Connor, and Callum Turner in these recent tests.\n\nThe Indian Express notes that Pattinson is currently filming The Batman Part II in London and that both actors are already associated with major superhero franchises. Amazon MGM Studios, which is backing the next Bond film, has not commented on the casting reports, and filmmakers have not officially confirmed any final candidates.",
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    "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"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-11-07T07:51:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Forbes",
        "title": "Robert Pattinson Hits The James Bond Actor Shortlist And Should Be The Favorite",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/robert-pattinson-hits-the-james-bond-actor-shortlist-and-should-be",
        "published": "2026-11-07T14:00:51.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
}