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Are Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult in the race for James Bond?

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Reports, citing insiders, say Robert Pattinson, who played Bruce Wayne in The Batman, screen-tested for the role, with the tests said to have been held in London in late October. Nicholas Hoult is also reported to have taken part.

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Reports say up to 5 actors are in contention, and Josh O'Connor and Callum Turner were linked to the part earlier.

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actors reportedly in contentionSource: vrtnws.be · 07.11.2026

Jack Lowden, one of the names linked to the role before these reports, told GQ: I'm just not really going to add to the noise. Amazon MGM Studios has not commented on the reports or announced a casting decision.

“I'm just not really going to add to the noise.”

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