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James Bond Shocker: Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult Late Contenders for 007 After Auditioning for Denis Villeneuve

As James Bond casting rumors heat up, a couple more A-list actors have entered the mix: Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult were among the stars who screen-tested to play the new 007.

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 2 sources•1 min read•Updated November 7, 2026, 3:33 AM UTC
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  • While not confirmed, insiders tell Deadline that Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult joined Jack Lowden, Josh O’Connor and Callum Turner in recent […].

After weeks of wondering who could be up for the mystery James Bond screen test, Deadline has not only found out who the actor is, another suitor was also added to the mix.

Both British actors certainly have the acting pedigree to play the suave spy, taking up the mantle after Daniel Craig’s 15-year run.

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