Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult added to James Bond screen test shortlist
Variety and Deadline reported that Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult joined a group of actors who screen-tested for the next James Bond film in the United Kingdom, expanding the shortlist to five candidates. Earlier reports had confirmed that at least four actors were auditioning, with three names identified – Jack Lowden, Callum Turner and an unnamed fourth – while industry speculation swirled about additional possibilities. Actress Kristin Scott Thomas praised Jack Lowden’s suitability, and former Bond star Pierce Brosnan said he admired Callum Turner, noting that director Denis Villeneuve will helm the reboot.