Recent screen-test reports and contract details have propelled Robert Pattinson to a clear lead in trader sentiment for the next James Bond, as insiders indicate he secured higher pay and a shorter three-film commitment compared with rivals. The Batman star’s late-October audition, prior collaboration with director Denis Villeneuve on Dune: Part Three, and Nolan-era spy credentials in Tenet have shifted momentum away from earlier frontrunners Callum Turner and Jack Lowden, who led bookmakers after their own final-round tests alongside Josh O’Connor. Nicholas Hoult also tested but trails. With producer Amy Pascal signaling a decision by year-end and Villeneuve accelerating the process, traders appear to view Pattinson’s A-list profile and industry relationships as decisive advantages in a methodical campaign.