Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult emerge as new James Bond favourites

Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult have emerged as surprise new contenders to become the next James Bond, with both actors reportedly having screen-tested for the role. READ MORE: ‘Primetime’ review: Robert Pattinson and Phoebe Bridgers team up to catch a predator According to a new report from The Hollywood Reporter, Pattinson, 40, took part in auditions for the coveted role over the weekend of October 24, joining previously identified candidates Callum Turner, Jack Lowden and Josh O’Connor. Hoult, 36, has also reportedly been identified as one of the mystery candidates, with TheWrap corroborating the reports that both actors were among the hopefuls. Pattinson’s inclusion comes as a surprise given that he is already one of Hollywood’s most established leading men, and is currently starring as Bruce Wayne in The Batman franchise. The actor is in the midst of a particularly busy year, having appeared alongside Zendaya in The Drama, played Antinous in Christopher Nolan‘s The Odyssey, and starred as television presenter Chris Hansen in the A24 drama Primetime. He has also been working on The Batman Part II, with the Bond screen tests reportedly taking place in London. Crucially, Patt...