Robert Pattinson reportedly screen tests for James Bond while 'Primetime' climbs streaming charts
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The gist
Multiple sources told The Hollywood Reporter that actor Robert Pattinson screen tested for James Bond.
His Bond odds and his new film's streaming success are both in play.
Background
Robert Pattinson, 40, is an actor who stars in 'The Drama', 'The Odyssey', 'Primetime' and 'Dune: Part Three' and leads DC Studios' Batman franchise. He is described as having the biggest year of his career, with four 2026 films plus 'The Batman Part II' in production in London. Conventional wisdom had been that the next James Bond would not be a globally recognized star already tied to another major franchise, which is why the reported screen test drew notice.
How it unfolded
- Sep 5, 2026Pattinson posed on the red carpet for 'Primetime' at the 83rd Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy.
- Sep 25, 2026'Primetime', directed by Lance Oppenheim and starring Pattinson as Chris Hansen, had its release date.
- Oct 24, 2026Pattinson's James Bond screen tests are said to have occurred the weekend of Oct. 24.
- Oct 30, 2026'Primetime' was set to open in the U.K.
- Nov 5, 2026Pattinson was announced as the 40th recipient of the American Cinematheque Award, to be presented Feb. 9, 2027 at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills.
- Nov 6, 2026After one day available to rent, 'Primetime' rose into the top five of Apple TV's digital store and was the fourth most-watched movie in the U.S. according to FlixPatrol data. Multiple sources also told The Hollywood Reporter that Pattinson is among those who have screen tested for James Bond.
Key terms
- screen test
- An audition in which a performer acts before a camera so producers can judge their suitability for a film role.
Source: Wikipedia
Who’s saying what
- Official
- American Cinematheque board chair Rick Nicita said Pattinson has built an extraordinary career defined by dedication to his craft, fearless creative choices and remarkable versatility.
- Caution
- Chris Hansen, the real-life subject of 'Primetime', called the film an insult to the thousands of men and women who work hard every day to protect children from predators.
- Analysts
- The Hollywood Reporter reported that Pattinson is among the actors who screen tested for Bond, joining Callum Turner, Jack Lowden and Josh O'Connor.
Still unverified
Pattinson's Bond screen test is reported by 'multiple sources' to The Hollywood Reporter; Amazon had no comment on the testing.