Robert Pattinson is now the reported Bond frontrunner, with a sweeter test deal than his 007 rivals
By Fuzzy Mushroom · Published
Puck's Matthew Belloni reports that Robert Pattinson's Bond test deal covers three films, where Josh O'Connor and Jack Lowden had to commit to four, and comes with a lot more money. Belloni reads that as Amazon MGM being keen to land a proper star for its first 007, and calls Pattinson the lowest-risk pick. Nothing is official yet: Denis Villeneuve directs Bond 26 and has the final say, with Nicholas Hoult and Callum Turner also in the mix.
Pattinson as 007: the safe pick, or the right pick?
How solid is this story?
Spore Score for the story: 61 (Likely true). Status: Not confirmed yet. Not official: Puck report citing sources familiar with the deals; Amazon MGM has not commented.
Sources
- Puck: One James Bond Choice Makes Perfect Sense (13 November 2026)
- The Guardian: Robert Pattinson reportedly leads James Bond contenders (13 November 2026)
- The Independent: Robert Pattinson's deal to play James Bond 'leaked' after audition (13 November 2026)
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