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Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult in the Running for James Bond

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Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult have joined the race to play James Bond after screen-testing for the role, according to The Hollywood Reporter and Variety. The new film will be directed by Denis Villeneuve, known for “Dune,” with a script by Steven Knight. An announcement of the new 007 is expected by the end of the year. Besides Pattinson and Hoult, Variety reports that Callum Turner, Josh O’Connor, and Jack Lowden are also in the final round of testing. The outlet adds that Harry Styles and Theo James have had discussions with franchise producers. Pattinson is already known for playing Batman, and Hoult for “The Great.” The new film will be the first since Daniel Craig stepped down after playing Bond from 2006 to 2021. The Hollywood Reporter notes that Pattinson is also working with Villeneuve on the third “Dune” movie.

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  1. · The Hollywood Reporter (outlet profile)

    James Bond Surprise: Robert Pattinson Screen Tested to Play 007. The A-list star, already juggling the Batman franchise, teamed with director Denis Villeneuve on the upcoming third 'Dune' movie.

  2. · Variety (outlet profile)

    James Bond Shocker: Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult Late Contenders for 007 After Auditioning for Denis Villeneuve. As James Bond casting rumors heat up, a couple more A-list actors have entered the mix: Robert Patt…

  3. · Danas (outlet profile)

    Betmen ili Leks Lutor: Robert Patinson i Nikolas Holt kandidati za novog Džejmsa Bonda. Dok se sve više zahuktavaju spekulacije o tome ko će biti novi Džejms Bond, u trku za čuvenu ulogu uključila su se još dva velika g…

  4. · Daily Mail (outlet profile)

    Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult 'join the race to become the next James Bond as late contenders' after attending auditions for coveted role. Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult have reportedly both auditioned for Ja…

  5. · Exame (outlet profile)

    Quem será o próximo James Bond? Robert Pattinson entra na disputa pelo papel de 007. Ator de 'Batman' entrou na disputa para assumir o papel de 007, que está vago desde a saída de Daniel Craig em 2021

  6. · The Independent (outlet profile)

    James Bond shake-up: Two high-profile actors could play 007 after ‘secret screen tests’. They’d easily be the most famous stars to be cast as 007 at this point in their careers

  7. · G1 (outlet profile)

    007: Robert Pattinson e Nicholas Hoult entram na disputa por papel de James Bond. Nicholas Hoult e Robert Pattinson estão entre candidatos a papel de James Bond Reprodução A corrida pelo papel de 007 ganhou novos e fort…

  8. · Forbes (outlet profile)

    Robert Pattinson Hits The James Bond Actor Shortlist And Should Be The Favorite. Robert Pattinson is now on the James Bond actor shortlist after screen testing, and clearly he should be the favorite.

  9. · Folha de S.Paulo (outlet profile)

    Robert Pattinson e Nicholas Hoult são cotados para o novo James Bond de '007'. Os atores britânicos Robert Pattinson e Nicholas Hoult entraram na disputa pelo papel de James Bond na franquia "007". Eles fizeram testes p…

  10. · UOL (outlet profile)

    Robert Pattinson e Nicholas Hoult são cotados para o novo James Bond de '007'

  11. · Rolling Stone (outlet profile)

    Robert Pattinson, Nicholas Hoult Screen-Tested for James Bond Role: Reports. Harry Styles also "had discussions" about playing 007 as audition process expands beyond the three actors considered the favorites to take ove…

  12. · Nova.rs (outlet profile)

    Šok u završnici, Robert Patinson u trci za ulogu Džejmsa Bonda: Hoće li on biti novi agent 007?. Robert Patinson jedan je od glumaca koji su prošli probno snimanje za ulogu Džejmsa Bonda, objavio je The Hollywood Report…

  13. · Terra (outlet profile)

    Robert Pattinson e Nicholas Hoult entraram na disputa para viver James Bond, diz revista. A disputa para definir o próximo James Bond ganhou dois novos nomes de peso. Segundo informações ...

  14. · New York Post (outlet profile)

    Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult join James Bond casting rumors, audition to play the new 007. The search for the next James Bond is heating up.

  15. · Telegraf (outlet profile)

    Ko će biti novi Džejms Bond: Četvorica poznatih glumaca su u igri za ulogu čuvenog agenta 007. Ko će zameniti Danijela Krejga u ulozi Džejmsa Bonda? Predstavljamo vam četvoricu poznatih glumaca koji su probali odelo naj…

  16. · La Nación (outlet profile)

    Robert Pattinson hizo una prueba para ser James Bond y se suma a la carrera por el 007. El actor británico audicionó en Londres mientras rodaba la segunda parte de The Batman; entre los nombres que suenan para suceder a…

  17. · Sydney Morning Herald (outlet profile)

    Robert Pattinson emerges as late contender to play James Bond. The fiercely contested race for the next face of the James Bond franchise is heating up, with three actors reportedly being added to the mix.

Factual core

  • Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult are testing for the role of James Bond.
  • The casting speculation concerns the upcoming James Bond film in the 007 series.

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