# Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult Bond Contenders

> Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult reportedly screen-tested for James Bond after Daniel Craig's exit.
- Title: Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult Bond Contenders · NME
- Summary: Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult reportedly screen-tested for James Bond after Daniel Craig's exit.
- Keywords: robert pattinson, nicholas hoult, james bond, daniel craig, the batman, denis villeneuve, dune part three, the odyssey, primetime, x men, superman, nosferatu
- Source: NME — https://nme.com/news/film/robert-pattinson-nicholas-hoult-emerge-james-bond-favourites-3975366
- Published: 2026-11-07T11:38:25+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: robert pattinson, nicholas hoult, james bond, daniel craig, the batman, denis villeneuve, dune part three, the odyssey, primetime, x men, superman, nosferatu
## New James Bond Contenders
Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult emerged as surprise new contenders to become the next James Bond after screen-testing for the role.
## Pattinson's Screen Tests
Pattinson, 40, reportedly screen-tested for the role over the weekend of October 24, joining previously identified candidates.
## Hoult's Background
Hoult, 36, has extensive experience in major franchises including X-Men and Superman, and previously ran against Pattinson for Batman in 2022.
## Bond Casting Timeline
The next Bond film begins production in 2025 under Amazon MGM Studios, with Denis Villeneuve directing and a script by Steven Knight.
## No Official Announcement
Amazon MGM Studios has declined to comment on casting reports, with no official announcement made for the role.
## Key takeaway

Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult emerged as new James Bond contenders after screen-testing for the role.