Overview
- Trade reporting from Deadline, Variety and The Hollywood Reporter says Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult took part in on‑camera screen tests in late October alongside Jack Lowden, Callum Turner and Josh O’Connor.
- The screen‑test group is now reported to be as large as five actors after producers pushed final tests to the end of October so schedules could align.
- Tabloid stories claiming Josh O’Connor has been officially cast have circulated but the studio and producers have not confirmed any choice.
- Amazon MGM declined to comment to reporters and insiders say producers are approaching the search methodically with casting director Nina Gold and director Denis Villeneuve involved in last‑stage evaluations.
- Producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman have signalled an announcement before year‑end to allow pre‑production for a 2027 shoot, making the coming weeks pivotal for a formal casting decision.