Robert Pattinson is said to have taken part in screen tests for the 007 role in James Bond 26.
Reports indicate the tests happened during the weekend of Oct. 24. Earlier, it was noted that four, maybe five performers were under consideration, though only three names were identified then.
- Callum Turner
- Jack Lowden
- Josh O’Connor
THR also states that Nicholas Hoult, known for Lex Luthor, has now entered the conversation as a serious possibility for Bond.
This would not be the first time Hoult and Pattinson have been compared for the same major franchise part. Hoult was the second choice for Batman in Matt Reeves’ 2022 movie, a part that ultimately went to Pattinson.
Variety also reports that Harry Styles has discussed the role, while Theo James is still believed to be in the running.
Although uncommon, it is still possible for someone actor to anchor two huge franchises at once. Harrison Ford portrayed Han Solo and Indiana Jones during the same period, and later added Jack Ryan to that mix. Robert Downey Jr. also balanced the Sherlock Holmes films while leading the MCU as Iron Man.
Pattinson recently collaborated with James Bond 26 director Denis Villeneuve discussing Dune: Part 3 and the connection tests were held in London, where Pattinson is currently shooting The Batman: Part 2.
At 40, Pattinson is older than the three other named 007 candidates and Hoult, all of whom are 36. After rising to worldwide fame through the Twilight films, Pattinson is a very different fit from the young new face producers were once said to prefer.
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