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'James Bond' Search Adds Rob Pattinson & Nicholas Hoult To Mix

Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult reportedly screen-tested for James Bond role.

By · Published November 7, 2026  14:35 UTC · Updated November 7, 2026  14:35 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 4 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
  • Primary Driver: Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult reportedly screen-tested for James Bond role.
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According to coverage from Yahoo and Rolling Stone, Robert Pattinson has reportedly been added to the James Bond actor shortlist. This development comes after screen-testing for the role, which also included Nicholas Hoult.

The addition of Pattinson and Hoult to the shortlist follows earlier speculation about the future of the James Bond franchise. The current Bond actor has not been specified, and coverage from IMDb lists other actors who have reportedly screen-tested for the role.

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Which actors have reportedly screen-tested for James Bond?

Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult, according to coverage from Yahoo and Rolling Stone

Who is currently the favorite for the James Bond role?

Robert Pattinson, according to Yahoo

What is the current status of the James Bond casting process?

The current status is unclear

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