A Batman Surprise: Robert Pattinson Reportedly Tested for James Bond, Adding a Major Contender to the 007 Race
Pattinson enters Bond talks
The Hollywood Reporter said Friday night, November 6, that Pattinson screen tested for the role of James Bond. The report puts him among several actors being considered to play 007.
Pattinson, 40, is also portraying Batman and Bruce Wayne for DC Studios. His other listed projects include The Odyssey, Dune: Part Three, Primetime and The Drama.
Other names in consideration
Callum Turner, Jack Lowden and Josh O’Connor are also identified as actors vying for the part. The screen tests reportedly happened during the weekend of October 24. At that point, three names had surfaced from a group of four or five actors rumored to be in the running. The account does not clarify which names were known then.
No decision announced
Pattinson has previously worked with Bond director Denis Villeneuve on Dune: Part Three. He is also regarded favorably by directors Robert Eggers and Christopher Nolan, and appeared in The Odyssey and Tenet.
The Hollywood Reporter described a world-famous Bond as contrary to conventional expectations, while noting the franchise is in unusual circumstances. The casting remains undecided, and Amazon has not publicly addressed the reported tests.
Key points
- Robert Pattinson reportedly screen tested for the role of James Bond.
- Callum Turner, Jack Lowden and Josh O’Connor are also named as contenders.
- The reported tests took place over the weekend of October 24.
- No casting decision has been announced, and Amazon has not commented.