# Robert Pattinson, a James Bond favorite, is suddenly the biggest star in Hollywood

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/robert-pattinson-a-james-bond-favorite-is-suddenly-the-biggest-star-in-hollywood/
- Published: 2026-11-14T19:29:05+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-14T20:22:56+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/14/entertainment/robert-pattinson-a-james-bond-favorite-is-suddenly-the-biggest-star-in-hollywood/
- Topics: Business, Celebrity, Entertainment, Film, Markets, World

## Key points

- Pattinson is reportedly a strong contender for James Bond.
- His proposed deal is three films and higher pay.
- Recent hits have boosted his profile across audiences.

## Summary

Robert Pattinson has become one of Hollywood’s most prominent actors after moving from the “Twilight” and “Harry Potter” franchises into films by high-profile directors and a run of commercially successful projects. The article says he may be in contention to play James Bond, a role that could bring his mainstream and art-house audiences together.

Puck News reported that Pattinson, 40, took a surprise screen test and has a more favourable proposed deal than other contenders Josh O’Connor, Jack Lowden and Callum Turner: three films rather than four, with higher pay. His recent films cited include “The Drama”, which grossed $134 million, “The Odyssey”, which has taken $1.8 billion, and “Primetime”, which made $62 million; he is also due to appear in “Dune: Part III” and “The Batman” sequel.

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