Several entertainment outlets report that Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult have joined the screen-test process for the next James Bond role, following Daniel Craig’s departure. Reports describe audition activity involving studio screen tests and suggest the casting search is expanding as potential replacements for 007 are assessed.
Across coverage, Pattinson and Hoult are repeatedly named alongside other actors said to have screened for the part, including Callum Turner, Josh O’Connor, and Jack Lowden. One outlet also says the audition process includes additional discussion beyond the main shortlist, with Harry Styles mentioned as having talks about the role. Forbes frames Pattinson as a leading candidate, while other outlets present the pair as part of a broader pool.
Some stories also add light context about where the process sits—such as timing references to October auditions and mentions of potential collaboration for the upcoming film—while still focusing on the same core development: the reported screen tests and the growing list of contenders.
