Robert Pattinson Screen Tests for James Bond Role
Pattinson is among a group of actors who tested for 007, with Callum Turner, Jack Lowden, Josh O'Connor and Nicholas Hoult also named as contenders.
Robert Pattinson has screen tested for the role of James Bond, according to multiple sources cited by hollywoodreporter.com. The 40-year-old actor is among the performers who have tested for 007.
Other hopefuls named in the report include Callum Turner, Jack Lowden and Josh O'Connor. Nicholas Hoult is also listed as one of the Bond contenders.
The screen tests reportedly took place over the weekend of Oct. 24, with testing held in London, where Pattinson is filming The Batman Part II.
The next Bond film will be directed by Denis Villeneuve, with Amy Pascal and David Heyman producing. Amazon, which controls the franchise, had no comment on the testing.
Franchise background
In February 2025, Amazon bought out the creative rights to James Bond from the Broccoli family. Daniel Craig retired from the role after five films, the last of which was 2021's No Time to Die. Villeneuve's Dune: Part 3 opens Dec. 18.
Quick answers
Did Robert Pattinson screen test for James Bond?
Yes. According to multiple sources cited by hollywoodreporter.com, Pattinson screen tested for the role, with tests reportedly held the weekend of Oct. 24 in London.
Who else is in contention to play James Bond?
Callum Turner, Jack Lowden, Josh O'Connor and Nicholas Hoult have also been named as contenders for the role.
Who is directing the next James Bond film?
Denis Villeneuve is directing the next Bond film, with Amy Pascal and David Heyman producing.