Overview
- Trade outlets report that Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult have recently completed screen tests for the role of James Bond, but those reports remain unconfirmed by Amazon.
- Amazon acquired the franchise’s creative rights from the Broccoli family in February 2025 and is overseeing the casting and development of the next 007.
- Reports name Denis Villeneuve as director, Steven Knight as screenwriter and producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman as key creative leads, with a reported target for a theatrical release in 2028.
- Other actors long linked to the role include Callum Turner, Jack Lowden and Josh O’Connor, with public endorsements for some contenders from figures such as Pierce Brosnan and Gary Oldman; Amazon has not announced a casting choice.
- The choice of lead will shape how Amazon redefines the franchise after Daniel Craig’s 15-year tenure and could influence the film’s tone, marketing and production timeline as the studio moves toward production.