Robert Pattinson and Nicolas Hoult have entered the casting race for Amazon's next James Bond, according to multiple entertainment outlets including Variety. The two actors join a field that previously included Jack Lowden and Callum Turner as frontrunners. Other names floated for the role have included Josh O'Connor, Harry Styles, and Theo James.
Amazon acquired full creative control of the Bond franchise in February 2025 and is now hunting for its first 007 under the studio's leadership. Both Pattinson and Hoult bring extensive experience with major franchise productions.
The exact status of Pattinson and Hoult's involvement remains unclear. It's possible Amazon leaked their names to the press as part of negotiating strategy while Callum Turner, described as the presumptive frontrunner, works out terms with the studio. Screen tests reportedly took place roughly two and a half weeks ago with unnamed actors.
Theo James, whom Variety says hasn't been ruled out despite claiming to have removed himself from consideration in August, also remains in the conversation.