Could Robert Pattinson be the next James Bond? The Hollywood star has reportedly joined the race to become the next 007, and it’s a casting possibility that many fans probably didn’t see coming!
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actor has reportedly screen tested for the iconic role, joining several other actors being considered to take over from Daniel Craig.
The screen tests reportedly took place during the weekend of 24th October 2026, with Callum Turner, Jack Lowden and Josh O’Connor also among the potential candidates. Another name reportedly in the mix is Nicholas Hoult, who previously competed with Pattinson for the role of Batman.
From Batman to James Bond?
Pattinson is already known for playing Bruce Wayne in The Batman, making his possible move to another major film franchise quite a surprise.
The actor has also worked with several well-known directors, including Christopher Nolan in the 2020 spy thriller Tenet. Interestingly, he recently worked with Denis Villeneuve, who is set to direct the next James Bond film, on the upcoming Dune: Part Three, scheduled for release on 18th December 2026.
Reports suggest the two had a positive working experience, which could make Pattinson an interesting choice for the role.
Pattinson has also had a busy year, appearing in Nolan’s The Odyssey, A24’s The Drama and Primetime. He is currently filming The Batman Part II in London, where the Bond screen tests have reportedly been taking place.
A New Era For The James Bond Franchise
The next Bond film will mark a major change for the franchise, as it will be the first produced under Amazon’s creative control, following its agreement with the Broccoli family in February 2025.
The upcoming film will be produced by Amy Pascal, known for the Spider-Man films, and David Heyman, who worked on the Harry Potter franchise.
Interestingly, Pattinson also appeared in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in 2005, before gaining worldwide fame through the Twilight films.
The search for the next Bond comes more than two decades after Daniel Craigh was announced as 007 in October 2005. Craig went on to star in five Bond films including Skyfall (2012), the franchise’s first film to earn over $1 billion worldwide.
For now, nothing has been officially confirmed and Amazon has declined to comment on the reported screen tests. Still, the possibility of seeing Robert Pattinson trade Batman’s cape for James Bond’s tuxedo is certainly an exciting one! And we’re all seated for the announcement.
Sources: The Hollywood Reporter
