Hoult and Pattinson reportedly screen-tested for Bond role
Actors Nicholas Hoult and Robert Pattinson have reportedly completed secret screen tests for the role of James Bond, according to reports by Deadline and Variety cited by Euronews. Five candidates have now screen-tested for the part. Hoult is 36 years old and Pattinson is 40. Pattinson played Batman in The Batman, released in 2022, and is currently filming the sequel. The reports do not name a casting decision.
Key facts
- Deadline and Variety are the outlets cited for the screen test reports.
- Pattinson is currently filming the Batman sequel.
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Why it matters
Reported screen tests suggest the next James Bond casting process is advancing, though no official announcement has been made.
What changed
First published from Euronews