Robert Pattinson has reportedly joined the race to become the next James Bond, with the actor said to have taken part in screen tests for the iconic role alongside several other Hollywood stars.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Pattinson is being considered alongside Callum Turner, Jack Lowden and Josh O'Connor. The reported screen tests took place over the weekend of October 24 in London, with Nicholas Hoult also emerging as a potential candidate.
Pattinson's possible involvement comes as the actor is already occupied with another major franchise. He is currently filming ‘The Batman Part II’ in London, making him an unexpected contender for another high-profile superhero and action franchise.
However, his recent collaboration with filmmaker Denis Villeneuve on ‘Dune: Part Three’ could work in his favor. The film, scheduled for release on December 18, marks another collaboration between the actor and the director, whose involvement in the next Bond film has drawn attention to the casting process.
Over the years, Pattinson has moved beyond his early franchise roles to work with acclaimed filmmakers, including Christopher Nolan, Robert Eggers and the Safdie brothers. His performances in films such as ‘Tenet’ and ‘The Batman’ have also demonstrated his experience with action-driven stories.
The actor has several projects lined up, including Nolan's ‘The Odyssey’, A24's ‘The Drama’ and ‘Primetime’, alongside his return as Bruce Wayne in ‘The Batman Part II’.
The search for Craig's successor marks a new chapter for the Bond franchise. In February 2025, Amazon MGM Studios took over creative control of the series following an agreement with the Broccoli family. Producers Amy Pascal, known for the ‘Spider-Man’ films, and David Heyman, associated with the ‘Harry Potter’ franchise, are attached to the next instalment.
Pattinson also has a connection to Heyman's filmography, having appeared as Cedric Diggory in ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire’ in 2005. He later gained worldwide recognition as Edward Cullen in the ‘Twilight’ franchise.
Neither Amazon MGM Studios nor the actor has publicly confirmed the reported screen test.
Daniel Craig played James Bond in five films, beginning with ‘Casino Royale’ in 2006 and ending with ‘No Time to Die’ in 2021. His tenure also included ‘Skyfall’ (2012), which became the first film in the franchise to cross $1 billion at the global box office. The identity of his successor has yet to be officially announced.
