
Robert Pattinson reportedly leads James Bond contenders
Robert Pattinson is reportedly the frontrunner to be the next James Bond, with Amazon MGM offering him better contract terms than the other four contenders.
Reports that the star โ the most high-profile of the final five contenders โ has been offered favourable contract terms hint that Amazon MGM may want him as its first 007
Industry reporter Matthew Belloni says Amazon MGM has offered Robert Pattinson more favourable terms than any other actor on the Bond shortlist.
Pattinson was reportedly asked to commit to only three films, not four, and offered a significantly larger fee than the other contenders.
Bond 26 will be directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Steven Knight, with Amazon MGM now holding full creative control of the franchise.
Bond 26 will be directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Steven Knight, so if you are a fan, this one has serious creative talent behind it.
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