The key facts
- Pattinson took part in screen tests for the role of James Bond in London over the weekend of October 24–25, The Hollywood Reporter reports
- Other candidates named include Callum Turner, Jack Lowden and Josh O'Connor; according to Deadline, no more than five actors took part in the final stage
- The film will be directed by Denis Villeneuve from a screenplay by Steven Knight; the producers are expected to make a decision by the end of 2026
Auditions in London
Robert Pattinson is in the running for the role of James Bond in a new film of the franchise. According to The Hollywood Reporter , citing several sources whose account is relayed by Life.ru, the 40-year-old actor took part in screen tests in London over the weekend of October 24–25 — on those days he was in the British capital filming the second part of 'The Batman'. The role of agent 007 was previously played by Daniel Craig.
Who else is in the running and who is making the film
Alongside Pattinson, media outlets name Callum Turner, Jack Lowden and Josh O'Connor among the candidates; Nicholas Hoult may also have joined the race. According to Deadline, no more than five actors remain in the final stage of selection, but sources have not yet revealed the results of the screen tests. The film will be directed by Denis Villeneuve ('Arrival', 'Blade Runner 2049', 'Dune'), who has already worked with Pattinson on the third part of 'Dune' — its premiere is scheduled for December 18, 2026, and, according to The Hollywood Reporter, this collaboration went well. The screenplay is being written by 'Peaky Blinders' creator Steven Knight, with production handled by Amazon MGM Studios and producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman — the latter previously worked on the Harry Potter films, including 'Goblet of Fire', in which the young Pattinson appeared.
What is known about the timing of the decision
The new film will be the first installment of the franchise after creative control passed to Amazon: previously, key decisions about the series' development were made by Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson. The producers are expected to settle on their choice of actor by the end of 2026, and according to industry publications, the decision could come as early as November. However, Amazon MGM Studios has officially confirmed neither Pattinson's participation in the casting nor the timing of the announcement of the new Bond — all information about the screen tests so far comes from unnamed sources at industry publications.
