Harry Styles and Robert Pattinson reported among candidates for upcoming James Bond film
Variety said pop star Harry Styles and actor Robert Pattinson are among several actors being considered for the lead role in the next James Bond movie directed by Denis Villeneuve.
Variety reported on Saturday that Harry Styles has had discussions with executives about potentially playing James Bond, naming him alongside Robert Pattinson, Nicholas Hoult and Theo James as possible candidates. The outlet did not provide details of the talks, and no actor has been officially confirmed for the Denis Villeneuve-directed installment, which is slated for release in 2028 with a script by Steven Knight.
Social media users have expressed criticism of Styles' lack of acting experience, with some commenters questioning his suitability for the iconic role. Former Bond actor Pierce Brosnan recently praised Callum Turner, while Gary Oldman expressed support for Jack Lowden as final screen tests continue.
Earlier reports indicated that the shortlist had narrowed to three actors—Josh O’Connor, Jack Lowden and Callum Turner—before the latest round of speculation added Styles and Pattinson to the pool. Former Bond girl Trina Parks also suggested actress Sydney Sweeney would be a good fit for the role of Bond’s love interest.