James Bond Casting Shakes Up As Robert Pattinson & 3 New Contenders Join Reported List
Robert Pattinson has reportedly screen-tested for the role of James Bond in the upcoming reboot directed by Denis Villeneuve. He joins a growing list of contenders vying to replace Daniel Craig.
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The casting of James Bond is a major cultural event in the film industry, signaling the direction of a multi-billion dollar franchise.
Robert Pattinson at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival for Primetime Credit: Alberto Terenghi/IPA/INSTARimages Add ScreenRant on Google Add as Preferred Source Follow on Google Discover By Andy Behbakht Published Nov 6, 2026, 9:21 PM EST Andy Behbakht has worked as an entertainment journalist since 2010, covering all the latest in Hollywood on both the big and small screens, from staying on top of the biggest breaking news, analyzing movies and television shows in Hollywood, to in-depth interviews with actors and storytellers. Andy's career includes having worked for publications such as FanSided, KSiteTV, TV Fanatic, It's Just Movies, Heroic Hollywood, TV Overmind, and more. Outside of his career as an established reporter, Andy is the host and producer of The Showrunner Whisperer, The Flash Podcast, the editor-in-chief of Multiverse of Color, and the network director of DC TV Podcasts.
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