Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult Are Both In the Running For James Bond

The contest for the next James Bond has been in the works for quite a while now. The last Bond film was in 2021, and Daniel Craig was clear about ending his reign as the classic super spy. So, clear in fact that they killed off his version of the character.

So the studio has been on the hunt for just the right actor to take over the role, and it seems like the race is no longer narrowing to a top three, but has expanded to an insanely talented top 5. THR reports that The Batman star Robert Pattinson has emerged as a contender for 007, as well as Superman’s Nicholas Hoult.

Pattinson, 40, is among those who have screen tested for the role of James Bond, multiple sources tell The Hollywood Reporter, joining originally reported hopefuls Callum Turner, Jack Lowden and Josh O’Connor.

It’s been said that the next man to get the license to kill would not be a globally recognized star like Pattinson, but it’s certainly easy to see the appeal. Getting a widely recognized actor with a built in fanbase may be the smartest move for a franchise looking to reinvigorate and get people back in theatre seats.

The screen tests are said to have occurred late in October, so hopefully we will hear an announcement soon.