Rob Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult added to James Bond screen test lineup

Insiders reported that Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult have been added to a pool of actors testing for the next James Bond, joining Jack Lowden, Josh O’Connor and Callum Turner. The five actors are said to have participated in recent screen tests for the franchise, though the studio has not confirmed the details.

The casting search, which began in the spring when casting director Nina Gold was hired, moved to its first round of auditions in August. Producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman, along with director Denis Villeneuve, narrowed the list to a final group and arranged test offers in September. Final tests, originally slated for early October, were delayed to the end of the month due to scheduling conflicts.

Amazon, the studio behind the project, could not be reached for comment. The timing of the final casting decision remains unclear, but industry observers expect an announcement by the end of the month, possibly before Thanksgiving.