Robert Pattinson Emerges As James Bond Contender In New Casting Shakeup

Image credit: Francois Duhamel/©Columbia Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection Published Nov 6, 2026, 9:21 PM EST Andy Behbakht has worked as an entertainment journalist since 2010, covering all the latest in Hollywood on both the big and small screens, from staying on top of the biggest breaking news, analyzing movies and television shows in Hollywood, to in-depth interviews with actors and storytellers. Andy's career includes having worked for publications such as FanSided, KSiteTV, TV Fanatic, It's Just Movies, Heroic Hollywood, TV Overmind, and more. Outside of his career as an established reporter, Andy is the host and producer of The Showrunner Whisperer, The Flash Podcast, the editor-in-chief of Multiverse of Color, and the network director of DC TV Podcasts. Sign in to your ScreenRant account This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.The search for the next 007 just got a surprise addition. The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that another major Hollywood star has screen-tested for the new Bond reboot. According to the trade, The Batman's Robert Pattinson has reportedly become one of the latest contenders, as the British star's test is said to "have occurred the weekend of Oct. 24." However, he is apparently not the only major star from DC Studios who is testing for the iconic role. THR also notes that Nicholas Hoult, who plays Lex Luthor in James Gunn's DC Universe franchise, has seemingly also joined the list of contenders, which includes Callum Turner, Jack Lowden, and Josh O’Connor. As of writing, Amazon MGM Studios has yet to comment on the report about Pattinson and Hoult. Developing... TV Show(s) Fleming: The Man Who Would be Bond Video Game(s) GoldenEye 007, The World Is Not Enough, 007: Nightfire, James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing, Quantum of Solace, James Bond 007: From Russia with Love, James Bond 007: Blood Stone, GoldenEye 007 Remake, 007: Agent Under Fire First Film Dr. No First TV Show Fleming: The Man Who Would be Bond Genres Action Cast Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, Daniel Craig