Amazon MGM Studios is continuing its search for the next actor to play James Bond, and the list of reported contenders has grown to five. According to industry reports, Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult have joined the casting process, alongside three previously reported candidates: Callum Turner, known for the miniseries «Masters of the Air»; Josh O’Connor, who starred in «Challengers»; and Jack Lowden, known for the series «Slow Horses.»
Pattinson, who currently plays Batman in the DC superhero franchise, reportedly auditioned for the role in late October during the casting process overseen by director Denis Villeneuve. The two previously worked together on «Dune: Part Three,» the upcoming installment in Villeneuve’s science fiction saga. Hoult, meanwhile, is known for playing Lex Luthor in the recent «Superman» film and appearing in the «X-Men» franchise.
The casting rumors have gained further traction after Hoult shared a photograph of himself with Pattinson on social media. However, neither actor’s participation in the casting process has been officially confirmed by Amazon MGM Studios.
Amazon MGM has yet to announce who will succeed Daniel Craig as the iconic British secret agent. The studio has confirmed that Villeneuve will direct the next installment, with Steven Knight, creator of «Peaky Blinders,» writing the screenplay. Production is expected to begin in 2027, with a theatrical release reportedly targeted for 2028.
For now, fans of the long-running spy franchise will have to wait to find out who gets to deliver the iconic line: «Bond. James Bond.»
