The race to become the next James Bond has taken an interesting turn after Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult have reportedly auditioned for the iconic role of 007, potentially expanding the shortlist to five actors.
They join actors Callum Turner, Josh O’Connor and Jack Lowden, who have also been linked to the final stages of the casting process, after they underwent screen tests for the role.
The Bond film is expected to be directed by Denis Villeneuve, the filmmaker behind “Dune” and “Blade Runner 2049. Steven Knight, creator of “Peaky Blinders,” has been attached as the screenwriter.
Amazon MGM Studios will oversee the James Bond franchise, following its acquisition of creative control of the James Bond series.
The search for Craig’s successor has attracted considerable attention, with fans debating who has the right combination of charisma, screen presence and action credentials to portray the world’s most famous fictional secret agent.
