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Pattinson, Hoult auditioned for James Bond role

Reports indicate multiple actors screen-tested for the next 007, with speculation mounting.

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What this story says

  • Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult have auditioned for the role of James Bond.
  • The auditions reportedly took place in London last month, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
  • Josh O'Connor was also among the actors who screen-tested for the part.
  • No right-rated outlets reported on these auditions.

Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult have reportedly auditioned for the role of the next James Bond. The Hollywood Reporter stated that these auditions occurred in London last month. Josh O'Connor was also among the actors who screen-tested for the part, according to multiple outlets.

Disagreements in reporting

The Hollywood Reporter stated that the auditions for James Bond took place in London last month. Variety reported that Pattinson and Hoult were among the stars who screen-tested for the role, but did not specify a date or location for the auditions.

What the coverage left out

None of the left or centre-rated reports mentioned any details about the production timeline for the next James Bond film, such as when a casting announcement might be made or when filming is expected to begin. No right-rated outlet ran this story at all.

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How each side covered it

Our own reading of the reporting listed below, written from the outlets’ articles rather than quoted from them. The reasoning is set out on our methodology page.

Left

  • Left-rated reports led with the news that Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult have entered the race to play James Bond. Multiple outlets highlighted that both actors have previously played major superhero roles, with Pattinson as Batman and Hoult as Lex Luthor. Variety was frequently cited as the source for this information. Some reports also mentioned that Pattinson has worked with director Denis Villeneuve on the upcoming 'Dune 3'.

Centre

  • Centre-rated reports also focused on Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult auditioning for the James Bond role. The Hollywood Reporter was often named as the source for the claim that the auditions took place in London last month. Several reports noted that Pattinson and Hoult have prior experience in major film franchises, including DC Comics films. Some digests also mentioned other actors who are reportedly in contention, such as Callum Turner and Jack Lowden.

Right

We hold no leaning breakdown for this story, so there is nothing to report about the right.

Questions about this coverage

Is the coverage of Pattinson, Hoult auditioned for James Bond role biased?
Pattinson, Hoult auditioned for James Bond role is one event reported by several outlets, and this page does not rate the story as biased or unbiased. What it publishes is the spread: which outlets ran it, where named rating organisations place each of them on the spectrum, and what each side chose to lead with. A leaning rating describes an outlet's record over time, not this article, and the two should not be run together.
Which actors have reportedly auditioned for the next James Bond role?
Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult have reportedly auditioned for the role of James Bond. Josh O'Connor is also mentioned as having screen-tested for the part, according to multiple reports.
Where did the James Bond auditions take place?
The Hollywood Reporter stated that the auditions for the James Bond role took place in London last month. Other reports confirm auditions occurred but do not specify a location or date.
Which news outlets reported on these auditions?
Reports from outlets including Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Deadline, and The Wrap covered the auditions. No right-rated outlets reported on this story.

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