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Robert Pattinson to Callum Turner: 6 actors who could replace Daniel Craig as the next James Bond
Daniel Craig walked away from Bond in 2021, and people still haven’t stopped arguing about who’s next. Two new names just landed in the mix: Variety reported on November 9, 2026, that Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult have both screen-tested. Callum Turner, Jack Lowden and Josh O’Connor are also reportedly in the final selection process. Harry Styles has apparently had talks about the part too, though nobody’s confirmed he auditioned. Here’s the list.
Robert Pattinson
Most people know him as Edward Cullen from ‘Twilight,’ then as Batman, with ‘Good Time’ and ‘The Lighthouse’ in between for those who prefer their Robert Pattinson weirder. The Hollywood Reporter and Variety both say he screen-tested in London in late October 2026. He’s also worked with Denis Villeneuve, who’s directing the new Bond, on ‘Dune: Part Three.’ That doesn’t mean he gets it, but he’s one to watch.
Nicholas Hoult
Nicholas Hoult has done plenty of franchise work already: Beast in the ‘X-Men’ films, and Lex Luthor in the recent ‘Superman.’ There’s a funny bit of history here too. Before Pattinson got Batman, Hoult was one of the actors considered for it. Now they’re reportedly both up for Bond, and only one of them can have it.
Callum Turner
Callum Turner’s name keeps coming up in these reports. You might know him from ‘Fantastic Beasts’ or ‘Masters of the Air’. He’s also got a fan who’s actually played the part: Pierce Brosnan praised his screen presence in an interview PEOPLE reported on November 4, 2026, and called him a strong choice for 007.
Josh O’Connor
A lot of people first noticed Josh O’Connor as Prince Charles in ‘The Crown.’ Since then he’s gone in very different directions with Challengers and The History of Sound. He’s been linked to the final screen-test stage as well. He told the BBC on November 3, 2026 that he felt honoured to be mentioned, but he hasn’t said he’s been offered anything.
Jack Lowden
Jack Lowden’s already done spy stuff as River Cartwright in ‘Slow Horses,’ and he’s also been in ‘Dunkirk’ and ‘Benediction.’ TheWrap reported on October 22, 2026, that he was expected to screen-test. His Slow Horses co-star Gary Oldman backed him, and when British GQ asked about the rumours (interview out November 2, 2026), Lowden called the speculation flattering.
Harry Styles
Probably the least expected name here. Harry Styles’ acting debut was Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk, and he followed it with Oli6 that he’d held discussions about playing Bond. Nobody has confirmed a screen test, though, so for now he’s still just part of the rumour pile
