Preview:
- Nicholas Hoult and Robert Pattison have screen-tested for Bond.
- Director Denis Villeneuve is narrowing down his choice.
- Callum Turner, Jack Lowden and Josh O’Connor have also been considered.
Add two more names to the list of those who have reached the screen-test phase of the next iteration of James Bond movies.
Robert Pattinson –– who recently worked with anointed Bond director Denis Villeneuve on ‘Dune: Part Three’ –– and ‘Superman’ actor Nicholas Hoult both reportedly tested for the part.
Villeneuve is working with producers Amy Pascal (‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’) and David Hayman (the ‘Harry Potter’ movies) to develop the next take on Bond for Amazon MGM Studios.
Related Article: Why Denis Villeneuve Is A Solid Choice To Direct The New Bond Movie
What’s the story of the new Bond movie?
Who knows what the plot is? Well, specifically right now, the list of people who could answer that question are Heyman, Pascal, some of the Amazon brass and writer Steven Knight, who has been at work on the script.
There is no information yet as to whether this will carry any legacy elements from Daniel Craig’s time or be a total reset. Our guess is the latter.
Who else is in contention for Bond?
The list has been shortening for some time, but current contenders include Callum Turner (‘One Night Only’), Jack Lowden (‘Slow Horses’) and Josh O’Connor (‘Disclosure Day’).
When will we learn who has the role? Current speculation appears to be before the end of the month, so stay tuned…
