# Robert Pattinson rumors heat up as new 007 director says he “can’t stop thinking” about Primetime

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/robert-pattinson-rumors-heat-up-as-new-007-director-says-he-cant-stop-thinking-about-primetime/
- Published: 2026-11-09T10:54:59+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-09T11:24:10+00:00
- Original publisher: GamesRadar+
- Original article: https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/james-bond-movies/robert-pattinson-bond-rumors-heat-up-as-new-007-director-denis-villeneuve-says-he-cant-stop-thinking-about-primetime/
- Topics: Business

## Key points

- Robert Pattinson has reportedly tested for the next James Bond film.
- Denis Villeneuve praised Pattinson’s *Primetime*.
- Nicholas Hoult is also reported to have auditioned.

## Summary

Robert Pattinson has reportedly tested for the next James Bond role, fuelling speculation that he may be a leading contender. The rumours gained attention after director Denis Villeneuve praised *Primetime*, a recent film starring Pattinson, when asked which movie had stayed on his mind.

Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult are reported to have auditioned, joining a shortlist previously said to include Jack Lowden, Callum Turner, Josh O’Connor and an unnamed actor. Villeneuve is directing the next Bond film and has also cast Pattinson in *Dune 3*; Lowden said he was flattered by the Bond speculation but would not add to it.

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