James Bond Surprise: Robert Pattinson Screen Tested to Play 007
Robert Pattinson has reportedly screen-tested for the role of James Bond, joining other contenders like Nicholas Hoult and Callum Turner. This development is notable given Pattinson's status as a major star, which deviates from the franchise's traditional casting preferences.
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Casting for the James Bond franchise is a major cultural event that influences the trajectory of one of cinema's most iconic properties.
James Bond Surprise: Robert Pattinson Screen Tested to Play 007 In a surprise few saw coming, Robert Pattinson has emerged as a contender for 007. The actor, 40, is among those who have screen tested for the role of James Bond, multiple sources tell The Hollywood Reporter , joining hopefuls Callum Turner, Jack Lowden and Josh O'Connor.
Conventional wisdom has been that the next man to get the license to kill would not be a globally recognized star like Pattinson, one of the biggest actors of his age cohort, and already the face of DC Studios' Batman franchise. The screen tests are said to have occurred the weekend of Oct. 24. THR previously reported that four, possibly five actors were in the mix but only three names surfaced at the time.
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