# James Bond Shocker: Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult Late Contenders for 007 After Auditioning for Denis Villeneuve

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/james-bond-shocker-robert-pattinson-and-nicholas-hoult-late-contenders-for-007-after-auditioning-for-denis-villeneuve/
- Published: 2026-11-07T03:07:18+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-07T03:20:20+00:00
- Original publisher: Variety
- Original article: https://variety.com/2026/film/news/james-bond-casting-robert-pattinson-nicholas-hoult-1236941881/
- Topics: Business, Celebrity, Entertainment, Markets, UK, World

## Key points

- Pattinson and Hoult have screen-tested to play 007.
- Villeneuve is directing the next Bond film.
- Amazon has not announced its casting choice.

## Summary

Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult have screen-tested for the role of James Bond, adding two high-profile British actors to the pool of reported contenders. The casting is a key step in developing the next Bond film, which Amazon MGM Studios has made a priority under new producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman.

Denis Villeneuve, who will direct the film, has worked with Pattinson on the upcoming “Dune: Part Three”. Other names linked to the role include Callum Turner, Josh O’Connor and Jack Lowden; Harry Styles has reportedly discussed it, while Theo James remains in consideration. Steven Knight is writing the script, and Amazon declined to comment on the casting reports.

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